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ἀρκτικός

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Ancient Greek

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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    From ἄρκτος (árktos, bear) +‎ -ικός (-ikós).

    Adjective

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    ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

    1. having to do with the Great Bear (Ursa Major)
    2. northern lands (lands near Ursa Major)
    Inflection
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    Descendants
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    • Latin: arcticus (see there for further descendants)

    Etymology 2

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    From ἄρχομαι.

    Adjective

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    ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

    1. initial, placed at the beginning
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    Etymology 3

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    From ἄρχω.

    Adjective

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    ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

    1. authoritarian
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    References

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