soli-

¹

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

   solifidian.

soli-

²

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

   soliform.

soli

/ ˈsəʊlɪ /

adjective

1. music (of a piece or passage) to be performed by or with soloists Compare tutti

Word History and Origins

Origin of soli-¹

< Latin sōli-, combining form of sōlus. See sole ¹

Origin of soli-²

Combining form representing Latin sōl sun; -i-

Word History and Origins

Origin of soli-¹

plural of solo

Example Sentences

Michelangelo Soli lawyer of Compagna, the director when Sylla was held, said her comments referred to several violent guests, and that despite shortcomings, Sylla and others weren’t mistreated.

From Seattle Times

The droit du sol - right of the soil, also known as jus soli - is the legal notion that a person born on the territory of a nation automatically becomes a citizen of that nation.

From BBC

The aforementioned Republic Act observes a couple of legal principles that many countries around the world have incorporated into their legislation: jus soli and jus sanguinis.

From Encyclopedia.com

Navy and later decided to become a naturalized U.S. citizen; under the jus soli principle, this sailor is automatically a citizen of the Philippines by means of birthright, and she merely needs to obtain a copy of her birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority, which has an online service platform known as PSA Serbilis.

From Encyclopedia.com

Foreigners whose nationalities do not meet the jus soli or jus sanguinis principles can become Filipino citizens through the process of naturalization; however, they will have to renounce their previous citizenship.

From Encyclopedia.com