It's a collecting area that raises interesting theoretical and practical issues for us as a city museum, and is particularly topical at the moment, given the debate around Occupy"," says Cathy Ross, Museum of London Director of Collection. 1) Etymological Analysis of English Words Table 1 Word Part of Speech 1. ... Origin 3. ... material Noun, abstract Middle English: from late Latin materialis, from Latin materia 'matter'. items needed for an activity. from preposition Old English fram, from, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse fro indicating separation, removal, or preve...

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Both Ramachandran and Hubbard believe that language origins come from synaesthesia. ... The word Synesthesia derives from two Greek words, syn (together) and aesthesis (perception). ... For example, when one hears the word "pencil" it may evoke the taste of bacon. ... Ramachandran and Hubbard used the bouba/kiki effect as a clue for understanding the origins of proto- language. ... Take the word 'you' in Somali which translates to 'aan', when this is word is pronounced there is no outward pout that happens with ones lips. ...

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On occasion within the extract the letterforms and are used in the same word such as t (line 16) these letterforms place together the th' and a' sounds to make the modern word that'. ... The spelling in the extract is not standardised and therefore alternates between words throughout the extract an example of this is the use of the word dide (line 10) and the word diden (line 17), both of these word mean did', according to the translation, and therefore prove that spelling is not standardised within the extract. ... Suikes (line 9) is of French origin meaning traito...

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What's its origin? ... Are the two versions of the word still the same in the two different cultures? ... The Definitions and Origins In the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "hysteria" has two definitions. ... No one dared to say a negative word in those ten years. ... As "hysteria" is a fundamental word for...

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The origin of favelas, Brazil's informal housing settlements, are linked to the end of slavery. In the late 19th century many of country's newly freed slaves moved to Rio de Janerio in hopes of employment. With limited resources and no other alternatives, citizen began to build shelters on uninhab...

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Even the word "pyramid" itself is a mystery, for its roots are unknown and it has no apparent origin in any language on earth (Gupton). Perhaps the greatest mystery, however, is the question not merely of the word, but of the origins of the pyramids and the Sphinx. ... "It started with the construction of a small structure known as Mastaba (the Mastaba is an Arabic word meaning a bench), where a king and his personal belongings were buried (Ashmawy)." ... While the dissenting point of view does not unanimously offer a unified theory of pyramid origins, many of these researchers think there ...

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In the context of Australia, a relatively very young nation where some people can still trace back their entire family tree to convict origins, your blood origins are a very important part of your existence, as they are in most cultures. ... The image of a conjuror is very specific, as it is not a commonly used word, instead usually being replaced by "magician" or another such word. Onomatopoeia is also a rarity, only being seen by Wright's use of the word "Oh" and other such phrases. ...

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The first five books are called the Five Books of Moses, which tells the origin of the Jewish people and the set of beliefs the Jews hold. ... The first four are called the Gospels, which are parallel to the Five Books of Moses in that they explain the origin of the Christians and the set of beliefs Christians hold. ... It is written in the Bible that Jesus preached the word of God by traveling great distances performing miracles and preaching to anyone who would listen. Jesus and his followers spread the word of God all throughout the villages and towns that surrounded Jerusalem. ... Only the...

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Pardo's The Origins of Mexican Catholicism and Oppenheimer's Knocking on Heaven's Door: American Religion in the Age of Counterculture will be used to analyze the forces that shape the origins and administration of the conference and how this creates an environment for misleading displays of devoutness. ... The word of this "progressive #JesusMovement" travels rapidly via social media, Internet, and cellphones; tempting the young generation to partake in this religious reform. ... With origins in the counterculture movement, the conference is cultivated from a clubbi...

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Dada was launched in Zurich, its origins in the cabaret. ... The origins of Dada are tied to the short life of the Cabaret Voltaire, the first public gathering place for Dada artists and writers. ... The cabaret's legacy helps us understand the origins of Dada's radical innovation, where art becomes a critique of modernity itself, elicits audience response (whether shock or amusement), and fosters community. ... By renouncing the language that journalism has abused and by returning to the innermost alchemy of the word, there was a desire to destroy the ability for speech to serve...

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Christianity in its origin was a meshing of Judaism with something completely new. ... The word "homoousios" or "consubstantial" (WEC 196) was the topic of many of the debates of the council. This word means "of the same substance or essence". The use of this word in the Nicene Creed fueled the debates of the Arians. ... The word was also used by Sabellius, a well-known heretic. ...

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Christianity in its origin was a meshing of Judaism with something completely new. ... The word "homoousios" or "consubstantial" (WEC 196) was the topic of many of the debates of the council. This word means "of the same substance or essence". The use of this word in the Nicene Creed fueled the debates of the Arians. ... The word was also used by Sabellius, a well-known heretic. ...

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Fudelism Feudalism "Feudalism comes from the word comes from a Latin term for fief. ... Origins and Early History The European feudalism has been sought in non-European countries like Japan was a feudal (feudalism) based counties. ... Feudalism was, in its origin, a blend of Roman custom and Germanic elements (for example sworn faithfulness) to a setup a mutually protective relationship for the kings and serfs. ... So they started to get horses to help fight, but war horses were expensive, and training to use them took years of practice and the help of the land and vassals (from a Gaelic wo...

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The word identity is defined as the set of personal and behavioural characteristics which define an individual as a member of a certain group. ... I intend to examine and prove in the following paragraphs that the cultural identity presented within The Great Gatsby is one that is extremely distinct and however barely secure, that one's identity can be summed up by the money in their pocket and even more so, its origin, why at the same time the cultural identity with the novel is shifting in the same way it did in the actual 1920's. ... This factor is the moneys origin, make no mistak...

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Church (Rabbinical Clergy) This is the word used in most English versions as a rendering of the New Testament's Greek word "ekklesia." This word really means a "calling out," a meeting or a gathering. ... Our common dictionaries, however, are honest in revealing us to true origin. They all trace the word back to its Old English or Anglo-Saxon root, namely "Circe." And the origin of Circe? ...

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The word therefore means television out look, where the word has been exaggerated to show Dawe's criticism of consumerism. ... The title and word Americanized, shows the influence of America on everything including the author. The British and Australian style of spelling the word is americanised. ... The word "crammed" is again a negative. ... "I think ..therefore I am" "what child of simple origins- The child soon becomes bored of his confinement and longs to join the other children this symbolises Australia wanting to break away from the confinement the US hold on them. ...

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The perception of what a specific object or word means is dependent upon both the context and the individual interpretation of this word or object. ... As a result, mixed messages can be sent and received depending on who is interpreting the word or object. ... It is important to analyze and discuss the various interpretations that can and will originate from the same symbol, whether it is a word or action. ... Roland Barthes" Semiotics Theory is based on the belief that every sign (word or object) comes from a signifier and a signified. ... Those with a strong religious conviction believ...

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The word cosmos refers to the universe as a well ordered system, a belief this argument rests upon. ... Many associate this "beginning" with the word "God". ... The Catholic Church was quick to embrace science's explanation for the origins of the universe as it destroyed the idea of infinities and supported Aquinas, Leibniz and Craig's arguments calling for a beginning of the universe. ... Bertrand Russell took the simplistic line that" the universe it just there and that's all there is to say" he did not agree with the questioning to its origin, whilst John Hick inquired "h...

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By analyzing works such as "The Nature and Origin of the Palestinian Synagogue Reconsidered " by Lee Levine, "The Pharisees"" by Joachim Schaper, "Apocalyptic: The Disclosure of Heavenly Knowledge" by Christopher Rowland, and "Scripting Jesus"" by L. ... "First and foremost, the synagogue served the full range of needs of a particular community, states Levine in his argument for the origin of the Synagogue. ... Levine suggests that, "In addressing the issue of the origin of the Synagogue, scholars in the past have almost invariably tried to pinpoint the historical context or moment that led to...

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Origin of the word "Hindu"- The border between Persia and ancient India was the Indus River, which was called "Sindhu" in Sanskrit. ... This is why the Truths are also known as "Shruti", the Sanskrit word for "hearing." ... In Hinduism, a mantra is unlike any other word. ... The oldest and most important of Hinduism is the word "Om." This word signifies God, and is mentioned several times within the pages of the Vedas and some of the other Hindu texts. ...

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The name mystery cult is one that was actually assigned later on, being derived from word "mysterion." This word was used by the ancient Greeks to describe someone who had been initiated into one of these cults and therefore knew the secrets which no outsider would ever have the privilege of knowing. ... Just about every mystery cult known to modern man has some origin in, or connection with, fertility. ... Autarkeia is an important word concerning the philosophy of these times. ...

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Instead, both authors come to the eternal teaching of Christ revealed to the Church by means of the external Word - the liturgy. ... The Word, by Augustine, reveals Himself to all those who participate in the liturgy and confess their faith together. ... It is in the liturgy, where the believers and new converts can find the Word teaching them. ... There is nothing else in his catechism except the true and pure Word of God. ... Although having the same origin, the two catecheses are virtually different in the Church's practice and doctrine. ...

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The narratives teach about the origin of mankind and a belief in one all-powerful God, also known as Monotheism. ... Because the Qur'an is the written record of the revelations Muhammad received, it is seen as the actual word of God and therefore viewed by its followers as perfect in every way. ... Because Jesus and the Jewish men were human, it is not seen as the literal word of God, rather the human word written through divine inspiration. ... In the Bible, Noah seems like devoted individual who was just doing what he was told to do, which was to be able to repopulate the world, spread ...

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Our society is riddled with such hatred based on peoples' beliefs and origins and it seems millions are fighting each other for no relevant reason at all. ... In an essay name " Why Does My Race Matter " Yasamine Bahrani mentions: " I prefer to take my chances as an American among other Americans, and not to construct an alternate identity out of my ethnic origins as a shield against hurt. Don't misunderstand; I could not be more proud of those origins (despite troubles in my native land) and the magnificent history and language that accompany them. ... She believes since she is livi...

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The History and Origin of the name Willis is English, which is the patronymic from the personal name Will. ... By living by God's word according to Bible in 2 Corinthians 6:14 states, "Do not be yoked with unbelievers. ... So anything doesn't line up with the Word of God I keep at a distance and pray for the change to come. ... Love is the most important thing I focus on because I didn't receive it growing up as a child and God has blessed me with this awesome gift so it's my job to teach about it and show it, since it is an action word. ... Listening to the music is wh...

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