Where does “prezydent” come from?
prezydent (Polish) comes from German Präsident, from French président, from Latin praesidēns — sitting before or in front of.
prezydent (Polish): president; In Poland, mayor of a city
Definitions
- president; In Poland, mayor of a city
Ancestry of “prezydent”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Präsident | president; chairman, chairperson, chair |
| 2 | French | président | president; Speaker; third-person plural present... |
| 3 | Latin | praesidēns | sitting before or in front of |