THE SUFFIX "-ESTR-".

253. The suffix "-estr-" is used to indicate the "chief", "head", or

"one in control" of that which is expressed in the root:

lernejestro = (school) principal. urbestro = mayor.

monahxestro = abbot. estraro = governing body.

policestro = chief of police. sxipestro = ship-captain.

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