priest- root words — words with the priest- root

The root priest- comes from Greek presbyteros, meaning elder. 16 words in Dendril are built from it, including priest, priests, priestess, priestesses, priesthood, priesthoods, priestlier, priestliest, archpriest, presbyter, presbyteral, presbyterate. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the priest- root

Explore words with priest- — words containing the priest- root and sharing its sense of "elder". Examples include priest, priests, priestess, priestesses, priesthood, priesthoods, priestlier, priestliest, archpriest, presbyter, presbyteral, presbyterate. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The priest- root means elder, from Greek presbyteros. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.