Where does “kronisme” come from?
kronisme (Indonesian) comes from English cronyism, from English crony, from Ancient Greek χρόνιος, from Ancient Greek -ῐος, from Proto-Indo-European -yós — Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems.
kronisme (Indonesian): cronyism
Definitions
- cronyism
Ancestry of “kronisme”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cronyism | Favoritism to friends without regard for their... |
| 2 | English | crony | Close friend; Trusted companion or partner in a... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χρόνιος | after a long time, late; for a long time, a long... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ῐος | belonging to; of”, “belonging to”, “pertaining to |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | -yós | Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems |