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    indo-
    a combining form representing indigo in compound words.
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    Indo-
    a combining form representing India in compound words.

indo-

1 American  
  1. a combining form representing indigo in compound words.

    indophenol.


Indo- 2 American  
  1. a combining form representing India in compound words.

    Indo-European.


Indo- British  
/ ˈɪndəʊ- /

combining form

  1. denoting India or Indian

    Indo-European

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Indo-

< Latin Ind ( us ) or Greek Ind ( ós ) + -o-

Example Sentences

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A US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson said the Australian facility will support equipment and supplies for marines operations and exercises across the Indo Pacific.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

They cut their net profit estimates for United Tractors, Indo Tambangraya Megah and Bukit Asam by 4%-13% thanks to softer coal prices and higher costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Rachael Blackmore, the first female jockey to win the Grand National when successful on Minella Times three years ago, will be aboard 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo for trainer Henry de Bromhead.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

Prakash Kopparapu, chairman of the Indo American PAC-IA, which centers on encouraging the political participation and civic engagement of Indian Americans in Iowa.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024

Cotton cultivation is carried on mainly on the first three islands named, and in the following districts:—San Indo, Wakayama, Osaka, Kuantoebene, Hitachi and Suo.

From The Story of the Cotton Plant by Wilkinson, Frederick

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