SINCE 1828

hom-

combining form

variants: or homo-

Definition of hom-

1 : one and the same : similar : alike

homograph

homosporous

2 : homosexual

homophobia

Origin and Etymology of hom-

Latin, from Greek, from homos — more at same

HOM- Defined for Kids

hom-

prefix

variants: or homo-

Definition of hom- for Students

: one and the same : similar : alike

homograph

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Definition of hom-

Origin and Etymology of hom-

HOM- Defined for Kids

hom-

Definition of hom- for Students