polit- root words — words with the polit- root

The root polit- comes from Latin politus, meaning polished. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including politesse. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the polit- root

Explore words with polit- — words containing the polit- root and sharing its sense of "polished". Examples include politesse. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does polit- mean?

The polit- root means polished, from Latin politus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.