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   Es·pe·ran·to

   /ˌespəˈrän(t)ō/

   

   noun

   • 1. an artificial language devised in 1887 as an international medium of communication, based on roots from the chief European languages.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from the name Dr Esperanto, used as a pen name by the inventor of the language, Ludwik L. Zamenhof (1858–1917), Polish physician; the literal sense is ‘one who hopes’ (based on Latin sperare ‘to hope’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. Esperantist noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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