Ido

[ ee-doh ]

noun

1. a revised and simplified form of Esperanto, introduced in 1907.

Ido

/ ˈiːdəʊ /

noun

1. an artificial language; a modification of Esperanto

Other Words From

• Ido·ism noun
• Ido·ist noun
• Ido·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ido¹

< Esperanto: literally, offspring, equivalent to id- (< Greek; -ides ) + -o noun ending

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ido¹

C20: offspring, from Greek -id daughter of

Example Sentences

The Bruins scored four consecutive points on junior Ido David’s serve, including two thunderous aces.

From Los Angeles Times

And they are gambits that this fitfully intriguing, sometimes wide-eyed documentary, directed by Ido Mizrahy, takes seriously.

From New York Times

Ido, whose last name was redacted by the military.

From Seattle Times

"It is difficult to go from a state of endless anxiety about their fate to a state of relief and joy," said Ido Dan, a relative, about the release of the two girls.

From Reuters

Ido Segev, an Intel employee, said he was optimistic the truce would be extended as long as Hamas continued handing over hostages.

From Reuters