cosmo-


  1. a combining form meaning “world,” “universe,” used in the formation of compound words: cosmography; in contemporary usage, sometimes representing Russian kosmo-, it may mean “outer space,” “space travel,” or “cosmic ray”: cosmonaut.

Origin of cosmo-

1
From Greek kosmo-, combining form of kósmos “order, good order, government, world order, the universe”; see origin at cosmos
  • Also especially before a vowel, cosm-.

Words Nearby cosmo-

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How to use cosmo- in a sentence

  • There lived a man for whom Catherine cared more than for any of her children; his name was Cosmo Ruggiero.

    Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
  • Certain remarkable antecedents warranted the power which Cosmo Ruggiero retained over his mistress to her last hour.

    Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
  • Ruggiero the elder was so highly valued by the Medici that the two dukes, Cosmo and Lorenzo, stood godfathers to his two sons.

    Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
  • The place has been noted for its hospitality and for its many guests, from the days of Cosmo de' Medici to those of our late King.

    The Cornwall Coast | Arthur L. Salmon
  • He had settled an incipient strike in the 'limes' departments, originated by Mr. Cosmo Clark's views about lighting.

    The Regent | E. Arnold Bennett

British Dictionary definitions for cosmo-

cosmo-

combining form
  1. indicating the world or universe: cosmology; cosmonaut; cosmography

Origin of cosmo-

1
from Greek: cosmos

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