Vita
/ˈviː.tə/noun
A narrative biography detailing a person's life.
Did you know?In ancient Roman culture, 'Vita' was often linked to the divine aspect of life, emphasizing the connection between existence and the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷei̯-
“to live, to be lively.”
Latin
Latin
vita
“life; a way of living.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
vitae
“of life; pertaining to life.”
13th Century
Old French
vita
“a life story or biography.”
Modern English
English
vita
“a written account of a person's life.”