Neo

/ˈniːoʊ/ prefix

Definition

A prefix meaning new, recent, or a revival of something in a modern form.

Etymology

From Greek 'neos' meaning new; used in English since the 1800s to create words like 'neoclassical' and 'neolithic,' and more recently as a standalone term in sci-fi.

Kelly Says

The prefix 'neo-' has exploded in usage since 2000—'neoliberalism,' 'neo-fascism,' 'neo-noir'—because it lets us describe how old ideologies are being remixed for modern contexts, making it the linguistic workaround for 'the same thing but different.'

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