English Explanatory Dictionary

oikos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A basic societal unit in Ancient Greece; a household or family line.
  2. Synonym of kontakion (hymn or poem recited as a dialogue)

Word forms

oikos oikoi

Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἶκος (oîkos).

Synonyms

kontakion
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