thalasso-

American  

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

   thalassocracy.

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Usage

What does thalasso- mean? Thalasso- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “sea.” It is occasionally used in a variety of scientific and technical terms. Thalasso- comes from Greek thálassa, meaning “sea.” The Latin translation of thálassa is mare, also meaning “sea,” which is the source of words such as marine and maritime. Check out our entries for both words to learn more. What are variants of thalasso-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, thalasso- becomes thalass-, as in thalassic.

Etymology

Origin of thalasso-

Combining form representing Greek thálassa sea