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-ite

-ite

8.1
Forming a noun for a person who belongs to a group, supports a leader, or lives in a place
  • other
  • Specialized
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  • A person from Brooklyn is often called a Brooklynite.

Examples

  • The term Israelite refers to a member of the ancient Hebrew nation.

  • A socialite is someone who is well-known in high society.

  • Supporters of a particular leader might be labeled as Smithites.

  • The term -ite is often used in political contexts.

  • People who live in Maine are often referred to as Maineites.

  • An Israelite was a member of the ancient nation of Israel.

  • Those who follow the ideas of that philosopher are known as Smithites.

Synonyms

-ian
vs-ite
  • Specialized
3.2

An ending added to a name to show someone or something is connected to it

is narrower, naming people who actively follow, support, or live in a place or group
-ary
vs-ite
  • Specialized
8.1

A suffix that forms nouns naming a person who does a job or has a role

is used for people who are members, supporters, or inhabitants rather than role performers

Surface Forms

-ite main

Etymology

-Ite comes from an old Greek ending -ites that meant 'belonging to' or 'from'. So when we call someone a Brooklynite or an Israelite, the -ite part shows they are a member of, supporter of, or person from that place or group.