Where does “socialism” come from?
Socialism derives from French socialisme, which combines social with the suffix -isme, tracing back through Latin sequor meaning "to follow."
socialism (English): Any of various economic and political theories...
Definitions
- Any of various economic and political theories...
Ancestry of “socialism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | socialisme | socialism |
| 2 | French | social | social, related to society, community; social,... |
| 3 | Latin | socialis | Of or pertaining to companionship; companionable,... |
| 4 | Latin | socius | sharing, joining in, partaking, associated;... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | πάθος | pain, suffering, death; misfortune, calamity,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | πάσχω | to undergo, experience; have someone do something... |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰendʰ- | to bind; bond |