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geo-

combining form

Definition of geo-

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

Origin and Etymology of 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

GEO- Defined for English Language Learners

geo-

combining form

Definition of geo- for English Language Learners

  • : earth : ground : soil

GEO- Defined for Kids

geo-

prefix

Definition of geo- for Students

1 : earth : soil
  • geochemistry
2 : geographical

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