Meaning Of The Word Demi-

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demi-
half
prefix: Demi- is used at the beginning of some words to refer to something equivalent to half of the object or amount indicated by the rest of the word.

demi- in American English
combining form: a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half ” (demilune), “ lesser” (demitasse), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod)

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