-or

Latin

one who does, agent

Suffix · means "one who does, agent"

Roots often paired with -or

Associated Words · 163

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major

of great significance; a military officer rank; a field of study

director

a person in charge; a film or play director

doctor

a medical professional; a holder of a doctorate

factor

something that contributes to a result or outcome

professor

A senior academic teacher at a university or college

majority

More than half of a group; legal adulthood

editor

A person who reviews and prepares written material for publication

actor

A person who performs in plays or films; someone who takes action

visitor

A person who visits someone or a place; a guest or tourist

governor

The chief executive of a state or province; a device regulating machine speed

sector

A distinct part of an economy, society, or area

prosecutor

A lawyer who brings criminal charges on behalf of the state

error

A mistake or inaccuracy; to malfunction due to a fault

monitor

A computer screen; a person or device that watches over something; to keep track of

educator

A person who teaches or works in education

administrator

A person who manages an organization or computer system

terror

Intense fear or dread; a cause of great fear

survivor

A person who lives through a dangerous or traumatic event

humor

The quality of being funny; a person's mood; to indulge someone

motor

A machine converting energy into motion (n.); relating to movement (adj.)

operator

A person who operates a device or service; a telephone assistant; a mathematical symbol

instructor

A person who teaches or trains others

actress

A woman who performs in plays or films

competitor

A person or organization competing against others