oikos

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἶκος (oîkos).

Noun

oikos (plural oikoi)

  1. (historical) A basic societal unit in Ancient Greece; a household or family line.
  2. (Christianity) Synonym of kontakion (hymn or poem recited as a dialogue)

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