olig-

variant of oligo- before a vowel: oligarchy.

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oligo- or (before a vowel) olig-

—*combining form*
	indicating a few or little: oligopoly

[from Greek olígos little, few]

olig- or (before a vowel) olig-

—*combining form*

[from Greek olígos little, few]

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