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a combining form meaning “custom,” “law,” used in the formation of compound words: nomology.
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Origin of nomo-
<Greek nomo-, combining form of nómos law, custom; akin to némein to manage, control
Words nearby nomo-
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How to use nomo- in a sentence
Tial li venigis grekan klerulon, kies nomo estis Arĥimedo, kaj rakontis al li sian timon pri la falsita oro.
A Complete Grammar of Esperanto|Ivy Kellerman ReedSed mi deziras ekzili lin nur ĉar min enuigas la sono de lia nomo.
A Complete Grammar of Esperanto|Ivy Kellerman ReedOf the latter, Canova cried out, “Per Baccho, che nomo e questo!”
A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture|Clara Erskine Clement
British Dictionary definitions for nomo-
nomo-
combining form
indicating law or customnomology
Word Origin for nomo-
from Greek nomos law, custom
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