oligo-

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

   oligopoly.

oligo-

combining_form

1. indicating a few or little

   oligopoly

Word History and Origins

Origin of oligo-¹

From Greek, combining form of olígos “little, small, few”

Word History and Origins

Origin of oligo-¹

from Greek olígos little, few