English
macarism
Macarism comes from Ancient Greek μακαρισμός, from μακάριος ‘happy’, and ultimately from μάκαρ ‘blessed’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEμάκαρ‘blessed’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEμακάριοςmakários‘happy’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEμακαρισμόςmakarismós
- Englishtodaymacarism
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEμάκαρ‘blessed’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEμακάριοςmakários‘happy’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEμακαρισμόςmakarismós
- Englishtodaymacarism
Every English word from Ancient Greek μάκαρ
Today it means
noun Happiness as a result of praise.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek μάκαρ / macarism