andro-

1. a combining form meaning “male,” used in the formation of compound words:

   androsterone.

andro-

combining_form

1. male; masculine

   androsterone

2. (in botany) stamen or anther

   androecium

Word History and Origins

Origin of andro-¹

< Greek andró ( s ), genitive of anḗr man; akin to Sanskrit nar-, Albanian njerí person, Latin Nero Nero

Word History and Origins

Origin of andro-¹

from Greek anēr (genitive andros ) man

Example Sentences

This term has Latin roots: Andro- meaning “man” and -gyne, meaning “woman.”

From The Daily Beast

The prince was tired, too tired to summon Andro to pull off his tight patent-leather boots.

From Project Gutenberg

Andro went out and the strange, indolent vacancy overcame Othomar once more.

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O bolloben te rackel tutt andre sawe kolester, kai me wium adre te me tshawa tiro rum shin andro meraben.

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The name of our renowned soothsayer is liberally used as an authority, throughout all the prophecies published by Andro Hart.

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He appointed Andro the Penman and his brother John officers of the garrison during his absence.

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