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collegium noun English contains many words that were borrowed from Latin, either directly or often by way of French, which began to influence the development of English after the Norman Conquest of 1066. "Collegium" is borrowed from Latin as well, but its journey into the English language made an unusual stop at Russian, a Slavic language. Russian borrowed the Latin "collegium" ("society") as "kollegiya," a word used for an advisory board or committee whose members share power. "Kollegiya" entered the English language in 1917, and with gradual modifications it was eventually restored to its original Latin spelling. : a group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority

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February 12, 2008 kuh-LEG-ee-um Each paper published by the journal has been approved by a collegium of scientists.

Word	collegium
Date	February 12, 2008
Type	noun
Syllables	kuh-LEG-ee-um
Etymology	English contains many words that were borrowed from Latin, either directly or often by way of French, which began to influence the development of English after the Norman Conquest of 1066. "Collegium" is borrowed from Latin as well, but its journey into the English language made an unusual stop at Russian, a Slavic language. Russian borrowed the Latin "collegium" ("society") as "kollegiya," a word used for an advisory board or committee whose members share power. "Kollegiya" entered the English language in 1917, and with gradual modifications it was eventually restored to its original Latin spelling.
Examples	Each paper published by the journal has been approved by a collegium of scientists.
Definition	: a group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority

English Borrowed Latin Collegium Language February Noun Kuh Leg Ee Um