archi- root words — words with the archi- root

The root archi- comes from Greek arkhi, meaning chief, master. 10 words in Dendril are built from it, including archangelic, archdeaconship, archdukedom, archidiaconate, archiepiscopality, architectonically, architraved, archprelate, archtraitor, archvillain. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the archi- root

Explore words with archi- — words containing the archi- root and sharing its sense of "chief, master". Examples include archangelic, archdeaconship, archdukedom, archidiaconate, archiepiscopality, architectonically, architraved, archprelate, archtraitor, archvillain. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The archi- root means chief, master, from Greek arkhi. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.