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Ambition

2 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means a strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal
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Stage 1 of 2
ambitio
Latin · ancient
"a going around, canvassing for support"
literally a going around, describing candidates canvassing for votes
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Stage 2 of 2
ambition
English · 1300s
"a strong desire for success or achievement"
broadened from seeking office to a strong desire for success or achievement
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