hiero-

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

   hierocracy.

hiero-

combining_form

1. holy or divine

   hierarchy

   hierocracy

Word History and Origins

Origin of hiero-¹

< Greek hieró ( s ) holy, sacred

Word History and Origins

Origin of hiero-¹

from Greek, from hieros

Example Sentences

Archimedes is said to have obtained the friendship and confidence of Hiero by the following incident.

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There are three fountains of water in the whole island of Hiero, wherein the fountain tree grows.

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Archimedes, who was overseer of the work, spent a whole year in finishing it, Hiero daily animating the workmen with his presence.

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In Sicily she preserved the most intimate alliance with Hiero, tyrant of Syracuse, for fifty years.

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How he laid the foundation of Hydrostatics is familiar to everyone, through the story of Hiero's crown.

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