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The word ambition is derived from the Latin term "ambire," which means "to go around. Some historians credit the modern associations of this word with the political campaigns that occurred during ancient Rome. Prospective candidates were asked to visit various parts of the empire to gain the public's confidence, a move that caused commoners say they were engaging in "ambire" (i.e. going around to gain/pursue power).

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