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A '''motto''' is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. Many countries and universities have mottos. Historically many significant families in |
A '''motto''' is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. Many countries and universities have mottos. Historically many significant families in [[Europe]]an countries have had mottos alongside a family shield or crest. |
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These mottos are traditionally in [[Latin]] or [[Romance languages]], but there are exceptions: for example, the motto of the [[University of Hawaii]] is in [[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]]. |
These mottos are traditionally in [[Latin]] or [[Romance languages]], but there are exceptions: for example, the motto of the [[University of Hawaii]] is in [[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]]. |
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Revision as of 14:25, 20 December 2002
A motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. Many countries and universities have mottos. Historically many significant families in European countries have had mottos alongside a family shield or crest.
These mottos are traditionally in Latin or Romance languages, but there are exceptions: for example, the motto of the University of Hawaii is in Hawaiian.
See also: Heraldry