theo-

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

   theocrat.

theo-

combining form

1. indicating God or gods

   theology

Word History and Origins

Origin of theo-¹

< Greek, combining form of theós

Word History and Origins

Origin of theo-¹

from Greek theos god

Example Sentences

Their latest roles see them play Ivy and Theo Rose - a wealthy couple once blissfully in love, who now find themselves in a marriage breakdown and bitter divorce battle.

From BBC

Directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, Theo is an architect whose career collapses at the same time as his wife's career as an up-and-coming chef skyrockets.

From BBC

Resentment grows as Theo finds himself a stay-at-home dad, dedicating his time to training their two children to get into a sports scholarship school, while Ivy jets around America opening new restaurants.

From BBC

Guest Theo Ellis, from band Wolf Alice, finished fourth with five correct results and no exact scores for a final total of 50 points.

From BBC

The Roses meet-cute in a posh London restaurant when Theo asks to borrow Ivy’s knife to slash his wrists.

From Los Angeles Times