nomo-

1. a combining form meaning “custom,” “law,” used in the formation of compound words:

   nomology.

nomo-

combining_form

1. indicating law or custom

   nomology

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomo-¹

< Greek nomo-, combining form of nómos law, custom; akin to némein to manage, control

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomo-¹

from Greek nomos law, custom

Example Sentences

The Dodgers already had a prominent history in Japan, dating back to team trips there for exhibition games and the signing of Hideo Nomo.

From Los Angeles Times

That was the beginning of a lineage of Japanese major league stars: Hideo Nomo, a pitcher for the Dodgers in the 1990s, and then Ichiro Suzuki, a beloved Seattle Mariner.

From New York Times

He recalled seeing Nomo on the big screen at a Dodgers game in 1995 as a “mind-boggling experience.”

From New York Times

He said he was swept into “Nomo fever,” the outpouring of enthusiasm for pitcher Hideo Nomo, who joined the Dodgers in 1995 and opened the door to an influx of Japanese talent in MLB.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan has long had many baseball fans and produced some star players in the U.S., including Ichiro Suzuki, who is expected to be inducted in the Hall of Fame next year, and former Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo.

From Los Angeles Times