hinter- root words — words with the hinter- root

The root hinter- comes from German hinter, meaning behind. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including hinterland, hinterlands. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hinter- root

Explore words with hinter- — words containing the hinter- root and sharing its sense of "behind". Examples include hinterland, hinterlands. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hinter- mean?

The hinter- root means behind, from German hinter. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.