Etymology of 'transport': Where Does the Word Come From?
Romans used this word to describe carrying goods across their empire. It comes from Latin roots meaning "across" and "carry."
Origin
Latin
Word roots
- trans — across, beyond
- port — carry
Literal meaning
carry across
First used
1540s
Related words
- portable — able to be carried
- export — carry out
- import — carry in
Fun fact
The Romans had an extensive transportation network with over 250,000 miles of roads!
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