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The Word ConnectionSome of us learn words to develop a larger vocabulary and do better in tests, others just for the joy of discovering new words. Words, however, show us something deeper as well: our shared origins.What could an Iranian have in common with a Brit, or a Greek with an Indian, for example? Yet, when we look at words we find we are not that much different after all. Farsi's sitareh and English's star, Greek's aster and Hindi's tara, all came from a common root. They are children of a common ancestor. We hope to continue to connect [from Latin con- (with) + nectere (to tie)] you with words (and the world) but we need your help. Autumn Contributing Membership Drive If you enjoy the words (and quotations), please consider becoming a contributing member: Thank you, Anu Garg P.S.: This is a reader-supported publication. Your support is critical for us to be able to continue offering free services to hundreds of thousands of readers everywhere, from Afghanistan to Zambia. We can't do it without you. Please make a contribution. Thank you! A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Language is the archives of history. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882)
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