Where does “amnestieren” come from?
amnestieren (German) comes from Latin amnēstia, from Ancient Greek ἀμνηστία, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́μνηστος — forgotten, forgetful.
amnestieren (German): to amnesty, to pardon (especially politically)
Definitions
- to amnesty, to pardon (especially politically)
Ancestry of “amnestieren”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | amnēstia | an amnesty; a forgive or general pardon of a state crime |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμνηστία | forgetfulness |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓́μνηστος | forgotten, forgetful |