jan- root words — words with the jan- root

The root jan- comes from Latin ianus, meaning Janus, doorway. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including janitor, janitors. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the jan- root

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

What does jan- mean?

The jan- root means Janus, doorway, from Latin ianus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.