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-ηγός
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Ancient Greek
Alternative forms
grc -αγός Doric
Etymology
grc ine-pro *seh₂g-
Traditionally considered a derived suffix from grc ᾰ̓́γω to lead, guide, though a derivation from grc ἡγέομαι to lead, guide appears more phonetically apt.508 ἡγέομαι COMP > line 5 > partly beside -ηγός and connected with ἄγω
Pronunciation
Suffix
grc suffix
creates compound nouns with the meaning of -leader, -guide, -driver
grc ὁδός ὁδηγός way, road conductor, driver
grc κύων κυνηγός dog hunter (dog-leader)
Derived terms
grc
References