demono-

1. a combining form representing demon in compound words.

   demonology.

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What does demono- mean?

Demono- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “demon.” It is used in a few technical terms, especially in theology.Demono- comes from the Greek daimónion, meaning “thing of divine nature” and ultimate source of the English word demon. Among Jewish and Christian writers, daimónion was used to mean “evil spirit.”What are variants of demono-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, demono- becomes demon-, as in demonism.