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-.
< Greek geō-, combining form of gê the earth
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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
“Aquino realizes China remains a very important geo- economic, geo-political partner,” said Ralf Emmers, a professor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
From BusinessWeek ● Aug. 17, 2011
That some of them, caught in the geo- political confrontation of their neighbors, adopt the Roman alphabet of their Turkish Moslem brothers, does not change the expectation.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
Geo. photographer, what are you looking for in a picture?
From Forbes ● Feb. 1, 2015
Rayfort family of this City have been presentde with the present of a new Cat by Geo. the man employeD by Balf & CO.
From Gentle Julia by Gilbert, C. Allan
In my report upon the Consular Act, 6 Geo. iv. cap.
From George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends by Shorter, Clement King
N.H.; 2d, Mass.; 3d, R.I.; 4th, Conn.; 5th, N.Y.; 6th, N.J.; 7th, Penn.; 8th, Del.; 9th, Md.; 10th, Va.; 11th, N.C; 12th, S.C; 13th, Geo.; for each of the thirteen independent States of America.
From The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. by Various
The expression is from Dryden, who uses it repeatedly; as in Geo. i.
From Select Poems of Thomas Gray by Carruthers, Robert
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
Asked Friday evening if Geldart had disclosed the geo bachelor arrangement — and whether it meets the spirit of the residency requirement — Bowser’s office said it had no further comment.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2022
They landed on Swarta Stack, and made themselves comfortable for the night not far from the geo where the Osprey was moored.
From Viking Boys by Saxby, Jessie Margaret Edmondston
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