Where does “geostrategic” come from?
Geostrategic derives from Ancient Greek γεω- (geo-, "earth," from γῆ gē) combined with strategic, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European sterh₃- and h₂eǵ- (to lead or drive).
geostrategic (English): Pertaining to the strategy of dealing with...
Definitions
- Pertaining to the strategy of dealing with...
Ancestry of “geostrategic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | strategic | of or pertaining to strategy |
| 2 | French | stratégique | strategic, strategical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | στρατηγικός | of or for a general; suited or fitted for... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | στρατηγός | A leader or commander of an army: general; The... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἄγω | to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | ágō | to lead, to guide |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éǵeti | to be driving |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eǵ- | to drive |