Where does “synaxis” come from?
synaxis (English) comes from Ancient Greek σύναξις, from Ancient Greek συνάγω, from Ancient Greek ἄγω, from Proto-Hellenic ágō, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- — to drive.
synaxis (English): A congregation; The Lord's Supper; A day...
Definitions
- A congregation; The Lord's Supper; A day...
Ancestry of “synaxis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σύναξις | gathering |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | συνάγω | to bring together, gather together; gather... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἄγω | to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | ágō | to lead, to guide |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éǵeti | to be driving |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eǵ- | to drive |