soli-

¹

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

   solifidian.

soli-

²

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

   soliform.

soli

/ ˈsəʊlɪ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of soli¹

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

Origin of soli²

Combining form representing Latin sōl sun; -i-

Word History and Origins

Origin of soli¹

plural of _solo

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".

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

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

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

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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.

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