imam- root words — words with the imam- root

The root imam- comes from Arabic amma, meaning to lead, go before, stand in front. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including imam, imams. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the imam- root

Explore words with imam- — words containing the imam- root and sharing its sense of "to lead, go before, stand in front". Examples include imam, imams. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does imam- mean?

The imam- root means to lead, go before, stand in front, from Arabic amma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.