THE SUFFIX "-AN-".

145. The suffix "-an-" is used to form words indicating an inhabitant or

resident of the place denoted by the root, or a member or adherent of

the party, organization, etc., denoted by the root. The suffix "-an-"

may itself be used as a root, forming "ano", member, etc.

bostonano = Bostonian. domano = inmate of a house.

kamparano = countryman, peasant. vilagxano = villager.

[Footnote: Cf. English "urb-an", "suburb-an", "Rom-an", "republic-an",

"Mohammed-an", etc.]

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