Influent
Example: Les philosophes influents ont marqué l'histoire de la pensée.
Definition
"Influent" refers to people or entities that have a significant impact or power to shape historical events, ideas, or decisions. In history, "influent" individuals are those who leave a lasting mark on the course of human thought, culture, or politics.
Etymology
The word "influent" comes from the Latin 'influens', meaning 'flowing into' or 'influencing'. Originally related to the concept of a flowing influence like water or air, it evolved in French to describe persons or forces that exert significant effect or power, especially in historical contexts.
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