Where does “geronto-” come from?
geronto- (Italian) comes from Ancient Greek γέρων, from Proto-Hellenic *géronts.
geronto- (Italian): Forms terms related to old age or the elderly
Definitions
- Forms terms related to old age or the elderly
Ancestry of “geronto-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γέρων | an old man; elders, i.e. a ruling or advisory... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *géronts | — |
Words derived from “geronto-”