mander- root words — words with the mander- root

The root mander- comes from Greek salamandra, meaning salamander. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including gerrymander, gerrymandering, gerrymanders, salamander, salamanders. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the mander- root

Explore words with mander- — words containing the mander- root and sharing its sense of "salamander". Examples include gerrymander, gerrymandering, gerrymanders, salamander, salamanders. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does mander- mean?

The mander- root means salamander, from Greek salamandra. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.