Where does “zone” come from?
Zone comes from Latin zona, derived from Ancient Greek ζώνη, meaning a belt or girdle worn around the body.
zone (English): Each of the five regions of the earth's surface...
Definitions
- Each of the five regions of the earth's surface...
Ancestry of “zone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | zona | belt, girdle; zone |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ζώνη | belt, sash |
Words derived from “zone”