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Where does “арха̀ичан” come from?

арха̀ичан (Serbo-Croatian) comes from Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος, from Ancient Greek ἀρχή, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...

Ancestry of “арха̀ичан”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekἀρχαῖοςPertaining to the beginning; ancient, primeval
2Ancient Greekἀρχήbeginning, origin; sovereignty, dominion,...
3Ancient GreekἄρχωTo begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be...
4Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂ergʰ-to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...

Words derived from “арха̀ичан”

  • архаизирати
  • архаично
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