What merriam-webster had to say:Main Entry: cit·i·zenPronunciation: \ˈsi-tə-zən also -sən\Function: nounEtymology: Middle English citizein, from Anglo-French citezein, alteration of citeien, from cité cityDate: 14th century
bummer
Indeed, very Greek to me.Where have you been?
Not to Greece surely.
more confusing why did socrates say -I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
:)))That was indeed Greek!Sheesh!
@wise donkeyMaybe because he thought he is a common noun, and common nouns are supposed to be more universal?;) Just taking a jab at your socrates without a capital S@blue periwinkleWasn't it ;)
Because all roads lead to Rome, and there no citizens were left in Greece? :)Interesting one!
hmm..
point to think
What merriam-webster had to say:
ReplyDeleteMain Entry: cit·i·zen
Pronunciation: \ˈsi-tə-zən also -sən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English citizein, from Anglo-French citezein, alteration of citeien, from cité city
Date: 14th century
bummer
ReplyDeleteIndeed, very Greek to me.
ReplyDeleteWhere have you been?
Not to Greece surely.
ReplyDeletemore confusing why did socrates say -I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
ReplyDelete:)))
ReplyDeleteThat was indeed Greek!
Sheesh!
@wise donkey
ReplyDeleteMaybe because he thought he is a common noun, and common nouns are supposed to be more universal?
;) Just taking a jab at your socrates without a capital S
@blue periwinkle
Wasn't it ;)
Because all roads lead to Rome, and there no citizens were left in Greece? :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting one!
hmm..
ReplyDeletepoint to think
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