anker- root words — words with the anker- root

The root anker- comes from German anker, meaning Anker (surname). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ankerite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the anker- root

Explore words with anker- — words containing the anker- root and sharing its sense of "Anker (surname)". Examples include ankerite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does anker- mean?

The anker- root means Anker (surname), from German anker. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.