Where does “schola” come from?
schola (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σχολή, from Proto-Hellenic skʰolā́, from Proto-Indo-European sǵʰ-h₃-léh₂, from Proto-Indo-European seǵʰ- — to hold; to overpower.
schola (Latin): Leisure time given to learning; schooltime,...
Definitions
- Leisure time given to learning; schooltime,...
Ancestry of “schola”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σχολή | leisure, free time; rest; that in which leisure... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | skʰolā́ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sǵʰ-h₃-léh₂ | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | seǵʰ- | to hold; to overpower |