As a citizen, it is your devoir to participate in the democratic process and vote in elections.
synonyms
dutyobligationresponsibility
word origin — Middle English, from Old French 'devoir', from Latin 'debere', meaning 'to owe'
devoir, etymon, scopophilia, amphibology, cataphract: meanings and examples
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devoir · noun/ˈduːti/
a moral or legal obligation; duty
As a citizen, it is your devoir to participate in the democratic process and vote in elections.
Synonyms: duty, obligation, responsibility
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'devoir', from Latin 'debere', meaning 'to owe'
etymon · noun/ˈɛtɪˌmɑn/
a word or morpheme from which another word is derived
The Latin word 'aqua' is the etymon of the English word 'aquatic'.
Synonyms: root, basis, stem
Origin: from Greek 'etumon' meaning 'true sense', which is derived from 'etymos' meaning 'true'.
scopophilia · noun/skoʊˈpəfɪliə/
the pleasure derived from looking at erotic or sexual objects or images
The film explored the theme of scopophilia, delving into the complex relationship between desire and visual pleasure.
Synonyms: voyeurism, exhibitionism
Origin: The term 'scopophilia' is derived from the Greek words 'skopein' meaning 'to look' and 'philia' meaning 'love' or 'affection'.
amphibology · noun/æmˈfɪbələdʒi/
a statement that is ambiguous due to its grammatical structure
The amphibology in his statement left everyone confused about his true intentions during the meeting.
Synonyms: ambiguity, vagueness, uncertainty
Origin: derived from the Greek word 'amphibolia', which combines 'amphi-' meaning 'on both sides' and 'ballein' meaning 'to throw'.
cataphract · noun/ˈkætəfrækt/
heavily armored cavalryman of ancient and medieval times
The cataphract charged into battle, his armor glinting in the sunlight as he led the cavalry charge against the enemy.
Synonyms: knight, heavy cavalry, horseman
Origin: From Latin 'cataphractus' meaning 'armed', from Greek 'kataphraktos', derived from 'kata' (down) and 'phrain' (to show, to wear).