Where does “semicivilized” come from?
semicivilized (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semicivilized (English): Somewhat or partially civilized
Definitions
- Somewhat or partially civilized
Ancestry of “semicivilized”, step by step
semicivilized traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English semi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | semi | A semi-detached house; A semitrailer; a... |
| 2 | English | semi- | half; partial, incomplete; somewhat, rather,... |
| 3 | Latin | sēmi- | half |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sēmi | half; partially |
via English civilized
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | civilized | Having a highly developed society or culture;... |