'office' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'officium,' where 'opus' meant 'work' and 'facere' meant 'to do.'

'officium' transformed into the Old French word 'office,' and eventually became the modern English word 'office' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a duty or service,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place of work or a position of authority.'