Sentences with 'etymology'
Example sentences and phrases with the word etymology and other words derived from it.
• « Nothing leads us to think that the Sumerians saw in the confusion of languages the consequence of a sin of pride as in the biblical account. The Sumerians knew about the tower and they knew about the confusion of languages, but they did not relate one to the other. This connection was made by the author of Genesis, taking the opportunity provided by a popular etymology of the name "Babel" meaning "to confuse". »
• « The word democracy is associated with a political system. A quick definition, faithful to the etymology, indicates that it is the government of the people. »