Where does “cathedra” come from?
Cathedra comes from Latin cathedra, from Ancient Greek καθέδρα, composed of κατά and ἕδος meaning "seat," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European sed- meaning "to sit."
cathedra (English): The chair or throne of a bishop; The rank of...
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- The chair or throne of a bishop; The rank of...
Ancestry of “cathedra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | cathēdra | armchair (having cushions and supports) |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | καθέδρα | seat; sitting posture; teacher's chair,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κατά | |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | καταστερίζω | to place among the stars; I put among the stars |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἀστήρ | a celestial body; illustrious person; starfish |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | astḗr | star |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂stḗr | star |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eHs- | to be/become dry; to burn, to glow; hearth |