φιλότιμος

Ancient Greek

adj-2nd
Definitions
  • (mostly in bad sense) emulous, ambitious, eager for honour
  • rejoycing in worship
  • prodigal, lavish, extravagant
  • munificent, generous, liberal

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek φῐ́λος (loving, dear, friend, beloved, love) + Ancient Greek τῑμή (honour, honor, esteem, worship)root from Proto-Indo-European *kʷey- (pay, pile up, honor, value, build, stow, avenge, observe, gather, pile).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kʷey-

Gloss

pay, pile up, honor, value, build, stow, avenge, observe, gather, pile

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji

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