οἰκέω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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

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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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