theo-


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

Origin of theo-

1
<Greek, combining form of theós
  • Also especially before a vowel, the-.

Words Nearby theo-

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How to use theo- in a sentence

  • "Same as last year, Cousin Robert," answered Theo cheerfully.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • "Well, they're just wonderin' who's goin' to do the kickin'," said Theo.

    Tristram of Blent | Anthony Hope
  • But whether he jested or not, Theo was always inclined to listen to him with some degree of serious belief.

    Theo | Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • Theo stroked him softly, raising her eyes quite seriously to Mr. Oglethorpe's face.

    Theo | Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • Her tone was such a strange one that Theo lifted her face with a faint, startled look.

    Theo | Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for theo-

theo-

combining form
  1. indicating God or gods: theology

Origin of theo-

1
from Greek theos god

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