pap- root words — words with the pap- root

The root pap- comes from Greek papas, meaning pope, father. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including pope, papacies, papacy, papal, popes, poperies, popery, popish. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pap- root

Explore words with pap- — words containing the pap- root and sharing its sense of "pope, father". Examples include pope, papacies, papacy, papal, popes, poperies, popery, popish. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pap- mean?

The pap- root means pope, father, from Greek papas. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.