-meister

1. a combining form meaning “a person expert in or renowned for” something specified by the initial element (often used derisively):

   schlockmeister; opinionmeister; dealmeister.

-meister

/ ˈmaɪstə /

combining form

1. a person who excels at a particular activity

   spinmeister

   horror-meister

Word History and Origins

Origin of -meister¹

From the German word Meister master

Word History and Origins

Origin of -meister¹

C20: from German Meister master

Example Sentences

“It’s going to be a whole mixed bag of complications,” said Barbara Meister, a consultant with the Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative, who also attended the field day.

From Los Angeles Times

“This weeder is an example of replacing human labor with mechanical labor,” Meister said as she pointed to one of the machines.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery in Arlington, Texas, to repair what Hollander described as a small tear in the posterior of Brash’s ulnar collateral ligament.

From Seattle Times

MRI results at the time revealed medial elbow inflammation, and Meister’s recommendation for Brash then was to rehab the injury and see if it would heal.

From Seattle Times

He will fly to Dallas-Fort Worth next week to meet with Dr. Keith Meister, the orthopedic specialist who examined his elbow during spring training.

From Seattle Times