janitor- root words — words with the janitor- root

The root janitor- comes from Latin ianua, meaning door, gateway. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including janitorial. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the janitor- root

Explore words with janitor- — words containing the janitor- root and sharing its sense of "door, gateway". Examples include janitorial. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does janitor- mean?

The janitor- root means door, gateway, from Latin ianua. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.