hagio-

American  

especially before a vowel, hagi-.

1. a combining form meaning “saint,” “holy,” used in the formation of compound words.

   hagiography; hagiocracy.

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hagio- British  

combining form

1. indicating a saint, saints, or holiness

   hagiography

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Etymology

Origin of hagio-

< Greek, combining form of hágios holy, sacred

Example Sentences

For Folk, however — as was for feminist predecessors such as Joanna Russ and Moto Hagio — the collapse of identity and meaning stems from gender expectations, which don’t so much constrict individual personhood as make it impossible to find.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Humane Society of the United States opposes the use of aerial gunning – whether from a helicopter or a hot air balloon – as a means of resolving conflicts with wildlife populations because it is unnecessarily cruel, dangerous and costly compared to other wild pig control methods," said Samantha Hagio, a director at the agency.

From Reuters