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Meaning of -iste | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Added to nouns to form feminine nouns denoting members/followers of a principle, religion, philosophy, lifestyle, or system of belief (usually named by words in -isms), or who has a certain profession or activity, just like its English cognate -ist.
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  2. Used to form names of regions, areas, countries, etc. from the name of the their ruler: karalis “king” -> karaliste “kingdom.”
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CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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