Italian word meaning 'goodbye' or 'farewell,' literally meaning 'to God'; sometimes used in English when referencing Italian language or expressing an Italian-style goodbye.
Italian from Latin ad (to) plus Deus (God), literally 'to God.' The compound evolved as a religious farewell blessing, meaning 'I leave you in God's hands.'
Nearly every Romance language borrowed this phrase—'addio' (Italian), 'adios' (Spanish), 'adieu' (French)—all literally saying goodbye means putting you in God's protection.
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