astra- root words — words with the astra- root

The root astra- comes from Greek astrape, meaning lightning. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including astraphobia, astrapophobia. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the astra- root

Explore words with astra- — words containing the astra- root and sharing its sense of "lightning". Examples include astraphobia, astrapophobia. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does astra- mean?

The astra- root means lightning, from Greek astrape. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.