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theo-

American  

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

    theocrat.
theo- British  

combining form

  1. indicating God or gods

    theology
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Etymology

Origin of theo-

< Greek, combining form of theós

Example Sentences

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The more stubborn beliefs and theo-         ries of parents often choke the good seed in the minds of 237:12 themselves and their offspring.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker

Mystery does 98:27 not enshroud Christ's teachings, and they are not theo-         retical and fragmentary, but practical and complete; and         being practical and complete, they are not deprived of 98:30 their essential vitality.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker

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