Ancient Greek: Basic Vocabulary
Essential Ancient Greek words — nouns, verbs, and adjectives for beginners.
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What is the meaning of the word ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)?
Human or man. Pronounced: AN-thrō-pos. English derivative: Anthropology.
What is the meaning of the word θεός (theos)?
God. Pronounced: the-OS. English derivative: Theology.
What is the meaning of the word βίος (bios)?
Life. Pronounced: BI-os. English derivative: Biology.
What is the meaning of the word πόλις (polis)?
City or city-state. Pronounced: PO-lis. English derivative: Metropolis.
What is the meaning of the word δῆμος (dēmos)?
The people or populace. Pronounced: DEE-mos. English derivative: Democracy.
What is the meaning of the word κόσμος (kosmos)?
Order, world, or universe. Pronounced: KOS-mos. English derivative: Cosmology.
Define the term λόγος (logos) and its significance.
Word, reason, or account. Pronounced: LO-gos. English derivative: Logic. It represents the rational principle governing the universe.
What does the word ψυχή (psukhē) represent?
Soul, mind, or breath. Pronounced: psoo-KHAY. English derivative: Psychology.
What is the meaning of the word σοφία (sophia)?
Wisdom. Pronounced: so-FEE-a. English derivative: Philosophy.
Define the term φύσις (physis).
Nature or the natural order. Pronounced: PHU-sis. English derivative: Physics.
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