neo-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “new,” “recent,” “revived,” “modified,” used in the formation of compound words.

   neo-Darwinism; Neolithic; neoorthodoxy; neophyte.

2. Chemistry.,  a combining form used in the names of isomers having a carbon atom attached to four carbon atoms.

   neoarsphenamine.

NEO

²

abbreviation

1. near-earth object.

neo-

combining form

1. (sometimes capital) new, recent, or a new or modern form or development

   neoclassicism

   neocolonialism

2. (usually capital) the most recent subdivision of a geological period

   Neogene

Word History and Origins

Origin of neo-¹

< Greek, combining form of néos; akin to new

Word History and Origins

Origin of neo-¹

from Greek neos new

Example Sentences

David Neo's remarks sparked criticism and overshadowed Singapore's 2-1 win in Hong Kong, which took them to the continent's top competition for the first time since 1984.

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Neo congratulated the Singapore team in the changing room after Tuesday's game, calling the result "fantastic", according to a video clip posted on Instagram by one of the players.

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Neo, the acting minister for culture, community and youth, later said he regretted the remarks.

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Neo's ministry did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment on Thursday.

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Built by Canada’s Neo Performance Materials and financed in part by the European Union, the factory is expected to begin commercial deliveries to companies including the German car-parts supplier Robert Bosch next year.

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