minstrel- root words — words with the minstrel- root

The root minstrel- comes from Latin ministerialis, meaning servant, entertainer. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including minstrelsy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the minstrel- root

Explore words with minstrel- — words containing the minstrel- root and sharing its sense of "servant, entertainer". Examples include minstrelsy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does minstrel- mean?

The minstrel- root means servant, entertainer, from Latin ministerialis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.