-eer

noun suffix

Synonyms of -eernext
: one that is concerned with professionally, conducts, or produces
auctioneer
pamphleteer
—often in words with derogatory meaning
profiteer

Word History

Etymology

Middle French -ier, from Latin -arius — more at -ary

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EEPROM

-eer

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“-eer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-eer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

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-eer

noun suffix
ˈi(ə)r
: one who is connected with or who operates or produces
auctioneer
puppeteer
pamphleteer
Etymology

derived from Latin -arius (noun suffix)

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