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geo-

combining form

Definition of geo-

1 : earth : ground : soil geophyte
2 : geographic : geography and geopolitics

History and Etymology for geo-

borrowed from Greek geō-, combining form of gê (Doric gâ) "earth, land, country," perhaps contracted from gaîa "earth," probably of pre-Greek substratal origin

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geoanticline

geobiont

geobotany

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geo-

combining form

English Language Learners Definition of geo-

: earth : ground : soil

geo-

prefix

Kids Definition of geo-

1 : earth : soil geochemistry
2 : geographical

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