The "-or" Suffix: Agents and Performers in 14+ Words
The Latin suffix "-or" creates 14+ agent nouns—words for people or things that perform actions. It's the Latin equivalent of the Germanic "-er" suffix.
Human Agents
Actor (one who acts), doctor (one who teaches/heals), author (one who creates)—"-or" forms nouns for people performing actions.
Professional Roles
Professor (one who professes), director (one who directs), supervisor (one who oversees)—formal professional titles use "-or."
Abstract Agents
Factor (something that acts), motor (something that moves)—"-or" can indicate non-human agents of action.
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Conclusion
The "-or" suffix provides formal, Latin-derived vocabulary for agents and performers, particularly in professional contexts.
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