NEO

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. near-earth object.

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neo- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “new,” “recent,” “revived,” “modified,” used in the formation of compound words.

   neo-Darwinism; Neolithic; neoorthodoxy; neophyte.

2. Chemistry. a combining form used in the names of isomers having a carbon atom attached to four carbon atoms.

   neoarsphenamine.

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neo- British  

combining form

1. (sometimes capital) new, recent, or a new or modern form or development

   neoclassicism

   neocolonialism

2. (usually capital) the most recent subdivision of a geological period

   Neogene

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Etymology

Origin of neo-

< Greek, combining form of néos; akin to new

Example Sentences

Neo Mashele, from Mashele Attorneys, told the BBC the investigation by police appeared to be based on a "public utterance" about a poisoning allegation made by one of Lungu's daughters that was "absolutely not true".

From BBC

A friend of D4vd, Neo Langston, was arrested in Montana after ignoring a subpoena and was recently forced to return to L.A. to testify.

From Los Angeles Times

A NEO robot from 1X, meant for home use, can be reserved for $20,000.

From Barron's

Neo Langston, a social media influencer often photographed with the singer, bailed out of the Los Angeles Police Department’s jail for $60,000 over the weekend, records show.

From Los Angeles Times

Late last year, Jonas put down a $200 refundable deposit on a new humanoid robot called Neo, which its maker 1X describes as a home robot designed to automate chores.

From The Wall Street Journal