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a combining form meaning “god,” used in the formation of compound words: theocrat.
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Also especially before a vowel, the-.
Origin of theo-
<Greek, combining form of theós
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British Dictionary definitions for theo-
theo-
before a vowel the-
combining form
indicating God or godstheology
Word Origin for theo-
from Greek theos god
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