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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



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Word History and Origins

Origin of nomo-1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of nomo-1

from Greek nomos law, custom

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Example Sentences

Tial li venigis grekan klerulon, kies nomo estis Arĥimedo, kaj rakontis al li sian timon pri la falsita oro.

Sed mi deziras ekzili lin nur ĉar min enuigas la sono de lia nomo.

Of the latter, Canova cried out, “Per Baccho, che nomo e questo!”

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