ci- root words — words with the ci- root

The root ci- comes from Old French cie, meaning rank, state. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including baronetcies, baronetcy, minstrelsy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ci- root

Explore words with ci- — words containing the ci- root and sharing its sense of "rank, state". Examples include baronetcies, baronetcy, minstrelsy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ci- mean?

The ci- root means rank, state, from Old French cie. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.