Where does “herostratic” come from?
herostratic (English) comes from English Herostratus, from Latin Hērostratus, from Ancient Greek Ἡρόστρατος, from Ancient Greek στρατός, from Proto-Hellenic *strətós.
herostratic (English): Seeking infamy
Definitions
- Seeking infamy
Ancestry of “herostratic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Herostratus | an Ancient Greek arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in order to become famous |
| 2 | Latin | Hērostratus | Herostratus |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἡρόστρατος | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | στρατός | army, military force |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | *strətós | — |