ceno-

¹

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

   cenogenesis.

ceno-

²

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

   cenobite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceno-¹

Combining form representing Greek kainós

Origin of ceno-²

< Greek koino-, combining form of koinós