οἰκονομικός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From οἰκονόμος (oikonómos, master of the house) +‎ -ῐκός (-ikós).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

οἰκονομῐκός (oikonomikósm (feminine οἰκονομῐκή, neuter οἰκονομῐκόν); first/second declension

  1. practised in the management of a household or family
    Antonym: πολῑτῐκός (polītikós)
  2. thrifty, frugal, sparing, economical

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: oeconomicus

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