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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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