Greek

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Etymology

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Preceding word, always hyphened, for masculine names of Saints. From Αγι (Agi) < Άγιο- (Ágio-) < Άγιος (Saint), adjective άγιος (ágios, holy).

Pronunciation

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Prefix

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Αϊ- (Aï-) masculine (feminine: Αγια-)

  1. (colloquial, familiar) Alternative form of Άγιος, hyphenated, as 1st combining form for
    1. male Saints
      Αϊ-ΒασίληςAï-VasílisSt Basil
      Αϊ-ΓιώργηςAï-GiórgisSt George
    2. their church, or the region, neighborhood around it, or a toponym
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