άγιος

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈa.ʝi.os/, /ˈa.ʝos/

adj
Definitions
  • holy, saintly
  • Saint
  • address for priests
  • (figuratively) a pious person

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek ἅγιος (holy, sacred, saint) root from Proto-Indo-European *yeh₁ǵ- (revere, worship, sacrifice).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*yeh₁ǵ-

Gloss

revere, worship, sacrifice

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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