sojusz (Polish)
Where does "sojusz" come from?
The Polish word 'sojusz' originates from the Proto-Slavic term '*sъ(n)ǫzъ', which originally referred to a bundle or something joined together. It evolved through Russian as 'сою́з' before being borrowed into Polish to describe a formal alliance or union between groups or states.
Full etymology tree
- sojusz (Polish), 'alliance (relationship among people, groups, or states that have joined together for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose)'
- borrowed союз (Russian), 'union'
- inherited *sъ(n)ǫzъ (Proto-Slavic), 'bundle, joint'
- derived *ǫzъ (Proto-Slavic), 'alternative form of *ǫzъkъ'
- inherited *h₂enǵʰós (Proto-Indo-European)
- derived *ǫziti (Proto-Slavic), 'to constrain'
- derived *ǫzъ (Proto-Slavic), 'alternative form of *ǫzъkъ'
- inherited *sъ(n)ǫzъ (Proto-Slavic), 'bundle, joint'
- borrowed союз (Russian), 'union'
Ancestors
- союз (Russian)
- *sъ(n)ǫzъ (Proto-Slavic)
Descendants and derived words
- sojuszniczka (Polish)
- sojusznik (Polish)
Updated June 2026
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