oligo-


  1. a combining form meaning “few,” “little,” used in the formation of compound words: oligopoly.

Origin of oligo-

1
From Greek, combining form of olígos “little, small, few”
  • Also especially before a vowel, olig- .

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British Dictionary definitions for oligo-

oligo-

combining form
  1. indicating a few or little: oligopoly

Origin of oligo-

1
from Greek olígos little, few

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