nabob- root words — words with the nabob- root

The root nabob- comes from Arabic nawwab, meaning deputy governor (plural of naib). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including nabob, nawab. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nabob- root

Explore words with nabob- — words containing the nabob- root and sharing its sense of "deputy governor (plural of naib)". Examples include nabob, nawab. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nabob- mean?

The nabob- root means deputy governor (plural of naib), from Arabic nawwab. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.