stvo- root words — words with the stvo- root

The root stvo- comes from Russian stvo, meaning institution (abstract noun). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including zemstvo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the stvo- root

Explore words with stvo- — words containing the stvo- root and sharing its sense of "institution (abstract noun)". Examples include zemstvo. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does stvo- mean?

The stvo- root means institution (abstract noun), from Russian stvo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.