nik- root words — words with the nik- root

The root nik- comes from Russian nik, meaning agent, one who. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including beatnik, beatniks. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nik- root

Explore words with nik- — words containing the nik- root and sharing its sense of "agent, one who". Examples include beatnik, beatniks. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nik- mean?

The nik- root means agent, one who, from Russian nik. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.