-er

/ə/suffix
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.

2

A person or thing to which the root verb is done or can be done satisfactorily.

3

A person whose occupation is the root noun; (more broadly, occasionally with adjectives) a person characterized by the root.

4

A person or thing to which a certain number or measurement applies.

5

Used to form nouns shorter than more formal synonyms.

6

A person who is associated with, or supports a particular theory, doctrine, or political movement.

7

A thing that is related in some way to the root, such as by location or purpose.

8

Indicates a correspondence or coincidence between the action or condition indicated by the root and the noun being described.

9

Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.

10

Suffix denoting residency in or around a place, district, area, or region.

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