-EER


Meaning of -EER in English

■ suffix

1》 (forming nouns) denoting a person concerned with or engaged in an activity: auctioneer.

2》 (forming verbs) denoting concern or involvement with an activity: electioneer.

Origin

from Fr. -ier , from L. -arius ; verbs are often back-forms (e.g. electioneer from electioneering ).

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