The term "defenestrate" originated in Prague during 1618. In the Castle of Prague, two governors were thrown out a window alongside with their secretaries. The incidents were referred to as the "Defenestrations of Prague", hence the term "defenestrate".
From Ilana: It is important to note that defenestration, although it began there, did not only take place in 1618 Prague. It has actually taken place all across the world, and it still goes on today. The act of defenestration does not necessarily mean there was an intent for harm or hope of death.
Defenestration refers to the act of throwing someone out of a window. To defenestrate is the act, and the word defenestration can also mean the condition of being thrown from a window. Historically the term refers to political decent also.
Two Imperial governors and their helpers were thrown out of a window of the 'Prague Castle' in 1618. Many believed that this was a spark of the Thirty Years War and the 'Bohemian Revolt'. Although this isn't the first defenestration, it's certainly the main one relating to our current unit.
The origins of the word “defenestration” come from modern Latin in the early 17th century. In modern Latin, “de” means “down from” and “fenestra” means window. “Defenestratio” is the modern Latin term for defenestration. Interestingly, the French word “fenêtre” which means “window” is also based of the Latin word “fenestra”.
The term "defenestrate" originated in Prague during 1618. In the Castle of Prague, two governors were thrown out a window alongside with their secretaries. The incidents were referred to as the "Defenestrations of Prague", hence the term "defenestrate".
ReplyDeleteFrom Ilana: It is important to note that defenestration, although it began there, did not only take place in 1618 Prague. It has actually taken place all across the world, and it still goes on today. The act of defenestration does not necessarily mean there was an intent for harm or hope of death.
DeleteThe word itself is derived from Latin, with de meaning away from, and fenestra meaning window.
ReplyDeleteDefenestration refers to the act of throwing someone out of a window. To defenestrate is the act, and the word defenestration can also mean the condition of being thrown from a window. Historically the term refers to political decent also.
ReplyDeleteTwo Imperial governors and their helpers were thrown out of a window of the 'Prague Castle' in 1618. Many believed that this was a spark of the Thirty Years War and the 'Bohemian Revolt'. Although this isn't the first defenestration, it's certainly the main one relating to our current unit.
ReplyDeleteThe origins of the word “defenestration” come from modern Latin in the early 17th century. In modern Latin, “de” means “down from” and “fenestra” means window. “Defenestratio” is the modern Latin term for defenestration. Interestingly, the French word “fenêtre” which means “window” is also based of the Latin word “fenestra”.
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