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master- root words — words with the master- root

The root master- comes from Latin magister, meaning master, chief. 25 words in Dendril are built from it, including headmaster, paymaster, bandmaster, brewmaster, choirmaster, drillmaster, grandmaster, housemaster, housemistress, ironmaster, magistery, magistracy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the master- root

Explore words with master- — words containing the master- root and sharing its sense of "master, chief". Examples include headmaster, paymaster, bandmaster, brewmaster, choirmaster, drillmaster, grandmaster, housemaster, housemistress, ironmaster, magistery, magistracy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does master- mean?

The master- root means master, chief, from Latin magister. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.