amphi-

American  

1. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek (amphibious ); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words.

   amphiaster.

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amphi- British  

prefix

1. on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds

   amphipod

   amphitrichous

   amphibious

2. around

   amphibole

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Etymology

Origin of amphi-

< Greek, combining form of amphí on both sides; cognate with Latin amb ( i )- ambi-, Albanian mbë; akin to Old English ymb ( e )- around

Example Sentences

She was the daughter of Tan´talus, and the wife of Amphi´on, king of Thebes.

From Project Gutenberg

Amphi´on cultivated the art of music; he was instructed by Mercury, who gave him a golden lyre with which he is said to have built the walls of Thebes, causing the stones to move and place themselves in order, as he played.

From Project Gutenberg

Concert Review | Latin rock guitarist Carlos Santana, who kicked off a long stint on the road Thursday at White River Amphi- theatre, in Auburn, is calling his current tour S.O.C.C. — the Sound of Collective Consciousness.

From Seattle Times

The CBS delegation warms up in the Chicago International Amphi theater.

From Time Magazine Archive

Amphi�on, in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Antiŏpē, and husband of Niŏbē.

From Project Gutenberg