On 5/10/06, Pierre Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ..snipp.. > Of the English language, all ~ity words have but two distinct > mean > > 1) "those persons who ..." > 2) "those persons that ..." > > For example, > > "humanity" means and ONLY means "those persons who are humanists > -- follow the doctrine of humanism" > > "christianity" means and ONLY means "those persons who are > christian -- follow the Way -- teaching of Christ and disciples > like Paul" > > In other words, all ~ity words mean "a people". Christianity is > a people NOT a religion. Humanity is a people.
Yes. perfect example: "pity". Could mean and ONLY mean Pier-person? :) ..snipp.. --=20 -Volker "Any problem in computer science can be solved with another layer of indirection. But that usually will create another problem." David Wheeler -- To unsubscribe from the list, just send an email to lists at rebol.com with unsubscribe as the subject.
