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What is the greek word origin of the word telephone?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 10/3/2023

Telephone translated in Greek is τηλέφωνο and is pronounced ti-léfo-no.

Tele = Distance

Phone = Sound (or voice)

Telephone = Sound at a distance

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