sta- root words — words with the sta- root

The root sta- comes from German staat, meaning state. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gestapo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sta- root

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

What does sta- mean?

The sta- root means state, from German staat. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.