burgl- root words — words with the burgl- root

The root burgl- comes from Latin burgator, meaning one who breaks in. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including burglar, burglaries, burglars, burglary, burgle. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the burgl- root

Explore words with burgl- — words containing the burgl- root and sharing its sense of "one who breaks in". Examples include burglar, burglaries, burglars, burglary, burgle. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does burgl- mean?

The burgl- root means one who breaks in, from Latin burgator. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.