geo-
a combining form meaning “the earth,” used in the formation of compound words.
geo-
1 American
Geo.
2
American
abbreviation
geo
1
British
/ ˈdʒiːəʊ /
noun
geo-
2
British
combining form
geo–
Scientific
Usage
What does geo- mean? Geo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “earth.” It is often used in scientific terms in a variety of fields. In some rare instances, such as the term geocode, geo- is used as an abbreviation of geographical. Geo- comes from Greek gê, meaning “earth.” A synonym of gê is khthṓn, which is the source of several words related to the underworld, such as chthonic. What are variants of geo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, geo- becomes ge-, as in geanticline. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for ge-.
Etymology
Origin of geo-
< Greek geō-, combining form of gê the earth
Example Sentences
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Projecting advanced consciousness would be unreasonable and perhaps geo- or anthropocentric.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 15, 2019
When it comes to the geo-, each would be supported by a career diplomatic bureaucracy to develop policy options and talking points.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2016
Such technology, known as geo- fencing, relies on satellite navigation to pinpoint a drone’s location.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 20, 2015
AOL Inc., for example, is working on improving its mobile offerings using geo- location, and through its Patch local-news sites to attract advertisers for specific markets, CEO Tim Armstrong said.
From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 22, 2011
But enough of these follies: ‘Necro-, pyro-, geo-, hydro-, cheiro-, coscinomancy, With other vain and superstitious sciences.’
From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport) Adams
Geo. photographer, what are you looking for in a picture?
From Forbes ● Feb. 1, 2015
Christian names are not abbreviated in an address; one should write "George" or "Charles" rather than "Geo." or "Chas."
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter
That rite was abolished by 4 Geo. iv. c.
From Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore by William Ralston Shedden Ralston
Petty Larceny, how punished, 50, 51 Pewter Pots and Pewter, purchased by Dealers in Old Iron—Protected by Act 21 Geo. 3d. c.
We," say they, "are clearly of opinion, that under the 9th section of 9th Geo. iv. c.
From The History of Tasmania, Volume I by John West
"We believe a rock-ice avalanche occurred in Nepal, blocking the Lhende river and causing the cascading flood event," Sarthak Shrestha, a remote sensing and geo information analyst with the intergovernmental institute, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The StormWall payload mass is many times the mass of a typical geo satellite, and those already require the world’s most powerful rockets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
In addition, we have done over 200 interviews, used satellite imagery, verification using geo locating, and consolidated data collected from U.N. agencies and other humanitarian organizations operating on the ground.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2024
The zoo has asked for any sightings to be reported to [email protected] with a photo and geo coordinates.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
There was no way out of the geo by land, and Yaspard said, as the boat grounded, "This will be a splendid place for a prison."
From Viking Boys by Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby
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