-or — one who, a person or thing that does (affix)
-or
one who, a person or thing that does
Component
suffix
Latin · Latinate agent suffix (actor, sailor).
Used in (6)
doctor
A1
/ˈdɑktɚ/
A person who is trained and qualified to treat sick or injured people.
actor
A1
/ˈæk.tɚ/
a person who performs in plays, films, or television
editor
A2
/ˈɛd.ɪ.təɹ/
A person who corrects and improves writing before it is published.
sailor
B1
/ˈseɪ.lɚ/
A person who works on a ship or sails boats.
conductor
B2
/kənˈdʌktɚ/
The person who leads an orchestra or other musical group.
inventor
B2
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/
A person who creates or designs something new.