-eer

noun suffix

: a person who is connected with or who operates or produces something

Full Definition of -EER

: one that is concerned with professionally, conducts, or produces <auctioneer> <pamphleteer> —often in words with derogatory meaning <profiteer>

Middle French -ier, from Latin -arius — more at -ary

-EER Defined for Kids

noun suffix \ˈir\

: person who is concerned with or conducts or produces as a profession <auctioneer>

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