Where does “amnesztia” come from?
amnesztia (Hungarian) comes from Latin amnēstia, from Ancient Greek ἀμνηστία, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́μνηστος — forgotten, forgetful.
amnesztia (Hungarian): amnesty
Definitions
- amnesty
Ancestry of “amnesztia”, 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 |