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    fons et origo
    /ˌfɒnz ɛt əˈrʌɪɡəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. the source and origin of something: "they recognized the sixties as the fons et origo of music as they knew it"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fons_et_origoFons et origo - Wikipedia

    Fons et origo is a Latin term meaning "source and origin". [1] Typical usage of the term describes Athens as the fons et origo of democracy, or Italy as the fons et origo of classical music.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fons et origoFons et origo Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Fons et origo is a Latin phrase meaning source and origin or original cause. Learn its etymology, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'fons et origo' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Fons et origo is a Latin phrase meaning source and origin. It is used to refer to the origin of something, such as a city, a culture, or a language. See how to pronounce it and use it in sentences.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › fons-et-origo_nfons et origo, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    The earliest known use of the phrase fons et origo is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for fons et origo is from before 1686, in the writing of Thomas Watson, ejected minister. fons et origo is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin fons et origo. See etymology.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fons_et_origofons et origo - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 31, 2023 · Learn the meaning and usage of the Latin phrase fons et origo, which means "source and origin". See examples of how to use it in English sentences and related terms.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › fons-et-origoFONS ET ORIGO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Fons et origo is a Latin phrase meaning source and origin. It is used in various contexts, such as philosophy, literature, and history. See how it is used in sentences from Project Gutenberg.

  8. www.oxfordreference.com › view › 10Fons et origo - Oxford Reference

    Feb 1, 2022 · E19 Latin.The source and origin of. ... The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English