gnom- root words — words with the gnom- root

The root gnom- comes from Greek gnome, meaning earth-dweller. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gnomish. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gnom- root

Explore words with gnom- — words containing the gnom- root and sharing its sense of "earth-dweller". Examples include gnomish. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gnom- mean?

The gnom- root means earth-dweller, from Greek gnome. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.