Where does “gerontocratical” come from?
gerontocratical (English) comes from English gerontocrat, from English geronto-, from Ancient Greek γέρων, from Proto-Hellenic *géronts.
gerontocratical (English): Gerontocratic
Definitions
- Gerontocratic
Ancestry of “gerontocratical”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gerontocrat | A member of a gerontocracy; an aged leader,... |
| 2 | English | geronto- | Pertaining to old age or elderly people |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γέρων | an old man; elders, i.e. a ruling or advisory... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *géronts | — |