διαβατήριο

Definition

An official document needed for traveling abroad.

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Etymology

'διαβατήριο' (diavatírio) comes from the verb 'διαβαίνω' (diavaino), which means 'to pass through'. It evolved to specifically refer to documents that allow travel across borders.

How & Where It’s Used

'διαβατήριο' is primarily used in formal and bureaucratic contexts, often heard in spoken discussions about travel. It is uniformly understood across Greece.

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