Entertaiment is a broad term that encompasses all forms of entertainment, from art to sports. It is a powerful force that can bring joy and stimulate learning. But it can also have negative consequences if not properly regulated. The word entertaiment derives from the Latin intertenere, meaning “to hold inside.” Similarly, the Indo-European root of tenere is ten, which means to stretch.
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[2] This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of the magazine.