patr- root words — words with the patr- root

The root patr- comes from Greek patra, meaning fatherland, native place. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including allopatric. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the patr- root

Explore words with patr- — words containing the patr- root and sharing its sense of "fatherland, native place". Examples include allopatric. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does patr- mean?

The patr- root means fatherland, native place, from Greek patra. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.