-IA


Meaning of -IA in English

I. noun suffix

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin & Greek, suffix forming feminine nouns

1. : pathological condition

hyster ia

2. : genus of plants or animals

Fuchs ia

3. : territory : world : society

suburb ia

II. noun plural suffix

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin (neuter plural of -ius, adjective ending) & Greek, neuter plural of -ios, adjective ending

1. : higher taxon (as class or order) consisting of (such plants or animals)

Saur ia

2. : things derived from or relating to (something specified)

militar ia

III.

plural of -ium

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.