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Greek
Etymology
Learnedly from αφ' (af') + ἑτέρου (hetérou), genitive of Ancient Greek ἕτερος (héteros). Calque of French d’autre part.[1]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.feˈte.ɾu/
- Hyphenation: α‧φε‧τέ‧ρου
Adverb
αφετέρου • (afetérou)
- (learned) on the other hand
- Synonyms: από την άλλη (apó tin álli), από την άλλη πλευρά (apó tin álli plevrá)
- Coordinate term: αφενός (afenós)
Usage notes
- Used in the construction "αφενός (μεν)... αφετέρου (δε)..." ("on the one hand... on the other hand...").
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