Diem

/ˈdi.ɛm/ noun

Definition

A Latin word meaning 'day' that appears in famous phrases like 'carpe diem' (seize the day).

Etymology

From Latin 'dies' meaning 'day,' used in many Latin phrases that have been borrowed into English. The word originally referred to daylight and the passage of time in ancient Rome.

Kelly Says

Carpe diem became a cultural phenomenon during the Renaissance when scholars rediscovered ancient Roman poetry, and it's still used today to encourage people to enjoy life and seize opportunities right now!

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