The word "communication" is derived from the Latin words

UGC NET DECEMBER 2012 FIRST PAPER QUESTION

The word communication is derived from the Latin word two words ‘communis’ (noun) and ‘communicare’ (verb) which means commonality and to make common respectively. From the viewpoint of etymological depth, communication refers to sharing of something. Something means information or knowledge or meaning. Therefore, here communication is the process of sharing information, knowledge or meaning.(communication and media journalism, Adhikary‟s book)

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