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