Where does “foederatio” come from?
foederatio (Latin) comes from Latin foederō, from Latin foedus, from Proto-Italic foiðos, from Proto-Indo-European bʰeyh₂- — to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut.
foederatio (Latin): federation, treaty
Definitions
- federation, treaty
Ancestry of “foederatio”, step by step
foederatio traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin foederō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | foederō | to seal or ratify an agreement or treaty |
| 2 | Latin | foedus | treaty, agreement, contract; league; pact,... |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | foiðos | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeyh₂- | to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut |
via Latin foederare
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | foederare | present active infinitive of foederō;... |