Where does “amnistia” come from?
amnistia (Portuguese) comes from Latin amnēstia, from Ancient Greek ἀμνηστία, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́μνηστος — forgotten, forgetful.
amnistia (Portuguese): amnesty
Ancestry of “amnistia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | amnēstia | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμνηστία | forgetfulness; failure to mention , passing over |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓́μνηστος | forgotten, forgetful |