theo-

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

   theocrat.

theo-

combining form

1. indicating God or gods

   theology

Word History and Origins

Origin of theo-¹

< Greek, combining form of theós

Word History and Origins

Origin of theo-¹

from Greek theos god

Example Sentences

He might have been there right now if he hadn’t reminded Theo Von’s podcast listeners that, according to U.S. intelligence, Prince Mohammed ordered the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi national.

From Salon

“Yeah, yeah, one reporter was killed by the government. Unfortunate, but not a f**king hill that I’m gonna die on,” Jefferies told Theo Von.

From Salon

Zipporah was mother to Noah, Theo, Teddy, Isaac, Hugo, Ezra and baby Cooper, who was born last year.

From BBC

Keeho is squeezed in between the group’s five other members — Intak, Jongseob, Soul, Theo and Jiung — on a curvy hotel couch the day of their August performance at KCON.

From Los Angeles Times

Vocalist Theo adds that he loved the challenge of working in the language.

From Los Angeles Times