What is another word for neo?

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What is the opposite of neo?

Antonyms of neo include old, ancient, traditional, established, original.

Synonyms for

Neo

Verb / ˈni:əʊ / Another word for neo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Neo means new or recent.

Synonyms & similar words

modern fresh contemporary current up-to-date newfangled novel innovative advanced state-of-the-art cutting-edge revolutionary unfamiliar unaccustomed recent latest modernistic neoteric trendy fashionable

Synonyms by register

Formal

new recent modern contemporary

Informal

new fresh latest brand-new

Literary

nascent emergent

Antonyms

old ancient traditional established original classic orthodox

Common collocations

neo-classical
neo-gothic
neo-natal
neo-natal care
neo-natal unit
neo-natal period
neo-natal screening

Word family

noun newness

adjective new

Usage note

The prefix 'neo-' means 'new' or 'recent'. It is often used in compound words to denote a revival or a new form of something that existed previously, such as in 'neo-classical' or 'neo-natal'.