Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)
Book: General Time Knowledge
In Latin, “noon” derives from “nona hora,” or the ninth hour after sunrise in ancient Roman times—roughly 3:00 PM by today’s standards. Over centuries, the term shifted to mean midday or 12:00 PM. This transition highlights how linguistic and cultural practices can redefine time-related words. Today, “noon” is universally understood as mid-day, yet the history shows how flexible time terminology can be. Examining the evolution of “noon” underscores the fluid nature of language when tied to daily life and daylight patterns.
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