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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-

nominative absolute, nominative case, nominative of address, nominee, nomism, nomo-, nomocanon, nomocracy, nomogram, nomography, nomological

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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 Reed
Sed mi deziras ekzili lin nur ĉar min enuigas la sono de lia nomo.
A Complete Grammar of Esperanto|Ivy Kellerman Reed
Of 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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