relig- root words — words with the relig- root

The root relig- comes from Latin religio, meaning reverence, bond. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including irreligious. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the relig- root

Explore words with relig- — words containing the relig- root and sharing its sense of "reverence, bond". Examples include irreligious. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does relig- mean?

The relig- root means reverence, bond, from Latin religio. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.