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From which language do the root words "epi" and "demos" for "epidemic" originate?

ALatin

BFrench

CGreek

DEnglish

Answer:

C. Greek

Read Explanation:

The root words "epi" and "demos" for "epidemic" both originate from Greek.

  • "Epi" means "on," "upon," or "among."

  • "Demos" refers to "people" or "population."

Together, they literally mean "upon the people," signifying something that falls upon or affects a population.

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