Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From the root of σκέπτομαι (sképtomai, I observe) + -ός (-ós).

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σκοπός (skopósm (genitive σκοποῦ); second declension

  1. watcher, lookout
  2. protector, guardian
  3. spy, scout
  4. mark, target
  5. goal, aim

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Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek σκοπός (skopós).

Noun edit

σκοπός (skopósm (plural σκοποί)

  1. goal (aim, desired result)
  2. guard (occupation)
  3. tune, melody

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