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Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Amphi- a prefix in words of Greek origin, signifying both, of both kinds, on both sides, about, around
Answer by Mandyjb. Confidence votes 58. An Amphibian is a group of animals that are born and live in water when they are young (larvae) and live mostly on land which is near a water source when they are adults. Modern Amphibians are actually active in water AND land.onfidence votes 58. An Amphibian is a group of animals that are born and live in water when they are young (larvae) and live mostly on land which is near a water source when they are adults.