Etymograph

English

Philonism

Philonism comes from Ancient Greek Φίλων ‘Philo’.

  1. Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΦίλων‘Philo’
  2. EnglishtodayPhilonism

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΦίλων‘Philo’
  2. EnglishtodayPhilonism

Formed from Φίλων ‘Philo’ + -ism

Today it means

noun The philosophy of Philo of Alexandria.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Ancient Greek Φίλων / Philonism