-andry

1. a combining form occurring in nouns corresponding to adjectives ending in -androus:

   polyandry.

-andry

combining form

1. indicating number of husbands

   polyandry

Word History and Origins

Origin of -andry¹

< Greek -andria. See andr-, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -andry¹

from Greek -andria, from anēr man

Example Sentences

An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island.

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After weeks of demonstrations over corruption and worsening living standards, the armed forces say they have taken control while President Andry Rajoelina has taken refuge in what he described as a secure, undisclosed location as he tries to shore up enough political support to regain power.

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President Andry Rajoelina ratcheted up tensions in Madagascar Tuesday by dissolving the National Assembly to block a vote to force him out of office as thousands gathered for new protests calling for his resignation.

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Soldiers have threatened to seize the state TV headquarters in Madagascar as President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation, his office says, amid unconfirmed reports that he has fled the country.

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Soldiers and security forces joined hundreds celebrating in Madagascar's capital Monday, hours before President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation following weeks of protests and growing calls for his resignation.

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When To Use

What does -andry mean?

The combining form -andry is used like a suffix to indicate the noun form of adjectives ending in -androus, meaning “male.” It is very occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in botany.In terms from botany, -andry is used to specifically indicate the state of having a number or type of stamens, the pollen-bearing organ of a flower. In some terms, such as polyandry, the form is used to indicate practices around having a husband.The form -andry comes from Greek -andría, essentially meaning “male.” This suffix, in turn, derives from Greek anḗr, “man.”What are variants of -andry?While -andry doesn’t have any variants, it is related to other combining forms: andro-, andr-, and -androus. Want to know more? Check out our Words that Use articles for each form.