patri- root words — words with the patri- root

The root patri- comes from Latin patria, meaning fatherland, native country. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including expat, patriate. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the patri- root

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

What does patri- mean?

The patri- root means fatherland, native country, from Latin patria. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.