Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geo

Prefix

/ˈdʒiː.oʊ/

Definition

A prefix related to the Earth.

Examples

Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes and environments.
Geothermal energy comes from the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface.
Geopolitics involves the effects of geography on international politics and relations.

Meaning

The term ‘geo’ is derived from the Greek word ‘geō’, meaning ‘earth’. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate something that is related to the physical Earth or the study of it.