How so much Latin and Greek got into the English language
The entry below is a synopsis of our speakers talk on 8th June 2022.
A very interesting presentation this week by Dr Peter Jones, he started by showing several words in Latin, Greek and English showing how the words were derived showing the syntax of each language words like mouse, cancer, penicillin, excitement demonstrating how the structure between Greek and Latin were derived and then again into English.
Peter showed how the ancient world dominated the language in the then known world. Only the wealthy and ruling class had the education in writing and reading which enabled them to make language changes through conquering less empowered countries and supressed their dialects in favour of their own.
Lastly he showed how the English of the Middle Ages were adapted to give understanding of the latest concurring force. Even across England there are still many dialects which reflect groups that invaded the country but not completely covering the whole country.
The talk was very light-handed which kept the men amused time after time.
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