soli-

¹ American  

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

   solifidian.

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soli- ² American  

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

   soliform.

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soli British  

/ ˈsəʊlɪ /

adjective

1. music (of a piece or passage) to be performed by or with soloists Compare tutti

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Etymology

Origin of soli-¹

< Latin sōli-, combining form of sōlus. See sole ¹

Origin of soli-¹

Combining form representing Latin sōl sun; -i-

Example Sentences

John Skrentny, a sociology professor at the University of California, San Diego, believes that, though birthright citizenship or jus soli is common throughout the Americas, "each nation-state had its own unique road to it".

From BBC

Many African nations, which historically followed jus soli under colonial-era legal systems, later abandoned it after gaining independence.

From BBC

Ireland was the last country in the region to allow unrestricted jus soli.

From BBC

More than 30 countries - including Canada, Mexico, Malaysia and Lesotho - practise automatic "jus soli", or "right of the soil" without restriction.

From BBC

Michelangelo Soli lawyer of Compagna, the director when Sylla was held, said her comments referred to several violent guests, and that despite shortcomings, Sylla and others weren’t mistreated.

From Seattle Times