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Etymology of the English word area

the English word area
derived from the Latin word area (area; open space; park, playground)

Date

The earliest known usage of area in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

subarea, areaway

Cognates

Dutch areaal, French aire, German Areal, Norwegian areal, Spanish área, Swedish areal

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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