priest- root words — words with the priest- root

The root priest- comes from Greek presbyteros, meaning elder. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including priest, priests, priestess, priestesses, priesthood, priesthoods. 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. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does priest- mean?

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