Words with Foreign Derivation:
Here are some examples of words with foreign derivation, categorized by their origin language:
Latin:
* Agenda: From Latin "agenda," meaning "things to be done."
* Alumni: From Latin "alumnus," meaning "foster son," referring to graduates of a school.
* Bonus: From Latin "bonus," meaning "good."
* Curriculum: From Latin "curriculum," meaning "course, race."
* De facto: From Latin "de facto," meaning "in fact, actually."
* Et cetera: From Latin "et cetera," meaning "and the rest."
* Status quo: From Latin "status quo," meaning "state of affairs."
Greek:
* Automaton: From Greek "automatos," meaning "self-acting."
* Chaos: From Greek "khaos," meaning "void, emptiness."
* Cosmos: From Greek "kosmos," meaning "order, universe."
* Democracy: From Greek "demos," meaning "people," and "kratos," meaning "rule."
* Marathon: From Greek "Marathon," a place where a famous battle took place.
* Philosophy: From Greek "philos," meaning "love," and "sophia," meaning "wisdom."
* Symphony: From Greek "sym," meaning "together," and "phōnē," meaning "sound."
French:
* Boutique: From French "boutique," meaning "small shop."
* Coup d'état: From French "coup d'état," meaning "stroke of state."
* Déjà vu: From French "déjà vu," meaning "already seen."
* Faux pas: From French "faux pas," meaning "false step."
* Rendezvous: From French "rendez-vous," meaning "meeting."
* RSVP: From French "répondez s'il vous plaît," meaning "please respond."
* Savant: From French "savant," meaning "learned person."
Spanish:
* Amigo: From Spanish "amigo," meaning "friend."
* Fiesta: From Spanish "fiesta," meaning "festival."
* Siesta: From Spanish "siesta," meaning "nap."
* Tornado: From Spanish "tornada," meaning "thunderstorm."
* Vaquero: From Spanish "vaquero," meaning "cowboy."
German:
* Kindergarten: From German "Kindergarten," meaning "children's garden."
* Doppelgänger: From German "Doppelgänger," meaning "double goer."
* Schadenfreude: From German "Schadenfreude," meaning "harm-joy."
* Wanderlust: From German "Wanderlust," meaning "wandering desire."
Other:
* Sushi: From Japanese "sushi," meaning "vinegared rice."
* Yoga: From Sanskrit "yoga," meaning "union."
* Tsunami: From Japanese "tsu," meaning "harbor," and "nami," meaning "wave."
This is just a small selection of words with foreign derivation. Many words in the English language have borrowed origins, enriching its vocabulary and reflecting its history and cultural connections.