El testimoni
Example: El testimoni va explicar tot el que va veure durant l'accident.
Definition
"El testimoni" in journalism refers to a person who provides a firsthand account or evidence of an event, especially a witness who explains what they saw or experienced, such as during an accident or crime scene.
Etymology
The word "el testimoni" comes from the Latin term 'testimonium,' meaning 'evidence' or 'witness.' It evolved through Old French before entering Catalan, keeping its sense related to bearing witness or providing testimony. Did you know that the root 'testis' in Latin means 'witness' and is related to the English word 'testify'?
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"El testimoni" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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