an- root words — words with the an- root

The root an- comes from Latin anus, meaning ring. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including anal, anus, anile, anilingus, hyperborean, indican, isthmian, republicanize. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the an- root

Explore words with an- — words containing the an- root and sharing its sense of "ring". Examples include anal, anus, anile, anilingus, hyperborean, indican, isthmian, republicanize. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does an- mean?

The an- root means ring, from Latin anus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.