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Where does “δόξα” come from?

δόξα (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek δόξα, from Proto-Indo-European dóḱs(e)h₂, from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- — take; perceive.

δόξα (Greek): glory, kudos, fame; pride; star

Definitions

  1. glory, kudos, fame; pride; star

Ancestry of “δόξα”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekδόξαexpectation; opinion, judgement, belief; glory,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeandóḱs(e)h₂—
3Proto-Indo-Europeandeḱ-take; perceive

Words derived from “δόξα”

  • άδοξος
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