Intelligence etymology in English

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English word intelligence comes from Latin intelligentia

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
intelligentia	Latin (lat)
intelligence	Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro)	Ability to comprehend. Comprehension. Meaning.
intelligence	English (en)	(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.. (countable) An entity that has such capacities.. (dated) Acquaintance; intercourse; familiarity.. (uncountable) Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to [...]

Intelligence etymology