Where does “austerity” come from?
Austerity derives from Ancient Greek αὐστηρότης, meaning severity or harshness of manner or appearance.
austerity (English): Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or...
Definitions
- Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or...
Ancestry of “austerity”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | αὐστηρότης | bitter, harsh |
Words derived from “austerity”