janit- root words — words with the janit- root

The root janit- comes from Latin ianitor, meaning doorkeeper. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including janitress. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the janit- root

Explore words with janit- — words containing the janit- root and sharing its sense of "doorkeeper". Examples include janitress. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does janit- mean?

The janit- root means doorkeeper, from Latin ianitor. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.