Where does “diversionist” come from?
diversionist (English) comes from English diversion, from French diversion, from Latin diversio, from Latin dīvertō, from Latin dī-, from Ancient Greek δί-, from Ancient Greek διά, from Proto-Indo-European dwís — two.
diversionist (English): One engaged in diversionary, disruptive, or subversive activities
Definitions
- One engaged in diversionary, disruptive, or subversive activities
Ancestry of “diversionist”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | diversion | A tactic used to draw attention away from the... |
| 2 | French | diversion | pastime, diversion, entertainment |
| 3 | Latin | diversio | the act of diverting, a diversion |
| 4 | Latin | dīvertō | to separate |
| 5 | Latin | dī- | Two, double; di |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | δί- | Twice, double |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | διά | throughout |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | dwís | twice, doubly; in two |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | dwóh₁ | two |