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 Definitions of demi-  [ɪˈmi tər]  

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Definition of 'demi-' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1.  demi-
a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half” (demilune), “lesser” (demitasse), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod).

Etymology:  (< F, comb. form repr. demi < VL *dīmedius, for L dīmidius half =dī-di -2+medius middle)

Definition of 'demi-' Webster Dictionary 

1.  demi-
a prefix, signifying half

'demi-' - Nearby Entries  

demesmerize  demesnial  demi  demi-  demi-island  demi-rilievo  



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