Where does “philhellenism” come from?
philhellenism (English) comes from Ancient Greek φίλος, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil- — good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...
philhellenism (English): A 19th-century intellectual movement which...
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- A 19th-century intellectual movement which...
Ancestry of “philhellenism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | φίλος | That which is loved or important: beloved, dear;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil-o-s | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil- | good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;... |