ΑΣΤΕΓΟΝ, αστεγον
ASTEGON, astegon
Sounds Like: ah-STEH-gon
Translations: unroofed, roofless, without a roof, uncovered, without shelter, homeless
From the root: ΑΣΤΕΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that lacks a roof or covering, implying exposure or vulnerability. It can refer to a building or structure that is unroofed, or metaphorically to a person who is without shelter or homeless. It is a compound word formed from the privative alpha (α-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and the root of 'στεγη' (STEGE), meaning 'roof' or 'covering'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Proverbs — 26:28
From the same root
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