词根词缀:-ist
【来源及含义】Greek > Latin: a suffix; one who believes in; one who is engaged in; someone who does something
【同源单词】abiogenist, abolitionist, abortionist, abrakophile, absolutist, absurdist
词根词缀:nepot-, nepo-
【来源及含义】Latin: nephew; grandson, grandchild; descendant [family member]; nepotism, et al.
【相关描述】Said to be used in the Middle Ages by Catholic popes to show favoritism to their illegitimate children for positions of power. The use of "nephew" was a euphemism for their "out-of-wedlock" offspring.