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Language that gave us the words “democracy” and “philosophy” NYT Crossword Clue
Clue: Language that gave us the words “democracy” and “philosophy”
Answer: GREEK
Last seen: 12th December 2025
Why GREEK is the Answer
The words "democracy" and "philosophy" originate from Ancient Greek. "Democracy" comes from "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), while "philosophy" comes from "philos" (love) and "sophia" (wisdom).
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