Innocent
/ˈɪn.ə.sənt/noun
Free from guilt or wrongdoing; pure.
Did you know?The word 'innocent' originates from a Latin term meaning 'harmless', but it was often associated with the idea of being untainted by the corrupting world, hinting at deeper spiritual battles.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
innocens
“Harmless, not causing injury.”
Old French
Old French
inocent
“Free from sin, virtuous.”
Middle English
Middle English
innocent
“Not guilty; pure.”
Modern English
English
innocent
“Free from moral wrong; blameless.”