οἰκέω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • οἰκείω (oikeíō)Epic
  • ϝοικέω (woikéō)Locrian

Etymology

From οἶκος (oîkos, house) +‎ -έω (-éō, denominative verbal suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

οἰκέω • (oikéō)

  1. (transitive)
    1. to inhabit
    2. to colonize, settle in
    3. to manage, direct, govern
  2. (intransitive)
    1. to dwell, reside, live
    2. (of cities) to be situated
    3. to be governed

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