Latin for world

The original Latin word for 'world' was orbs. Mundus is a late translation for the Greek word kosmos.

1. What is Latin for Global?
2. Is there a Latin word for universe?
3. What is super Latin?
4. What Latin words are related to Earth?

What is Latin for Global?

Etymology. From Dutch globaal, from French global, globe, from Latin globus (“globe, sphere”).

Is there a Latin word for universe?

The word universe derives from the Old French word univers, which in turn derives from the Latin word universum. The Latin word was used by Cicero and later Latin authors in many of the same senses as the modern English word is used.

What is super Latin?

Etymology. Borrowed via English super from Latin super (“over”)

What Latin words are related to Earth?

Geo comes from the Latin word meaning “earth” or “ground.” Terra/terr/ter are from another Latin word meaning “earth” or “land.” When combined with a suffix or another root word, geo and terra/terr/ter become common English words.