English word means comes from Latin medium, Latin -anus, and later Latin medianus (Middle, central.)

Detailed word origin of means

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
medium	Latin (lat)	Community, public, publicity. Middle, center, medium, midst.
-anus	Latin (lat)	Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
medianus	Latin (lat)	Middle, central.
means	English (eng)	An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.. Resources; riches.

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