custod- root words — words with the custod- root

The root custod- comes from Latin custos, meaning guardian. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including custodian, custodians, custody, custodial. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the custod- root

Explore words with custod- — words containing the custod- root and sharing its sense of "guardian". Examples include custodian, custodians, custody, custodial. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does custod- mean?

The custod- root means guardian, from Latin custos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.