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Example of words with foreign derivation?

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.

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