Meaning Of The Word Homo

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What's The Definition Of Homo?

homo in American English
noun: a homosexual
noun: the genus of bipedal primates that includes modern humans and several extinct forms, distinguished by their large brains and a dependence upon tools

Homo in British English
noun: a genus of hominids including modern man (see Homo sapiens) and several extinct primitive species including Homo habilis and Homo erectus

homo in British English 1
noun: a homosexual man

homo in British English 2
noun: homogenized milk

homo- in American English
same, equal, like
combining form: a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology). On this model, homo- is used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic)

homo- in British English
combining form: being the same or like

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