Advertisement
Advertisement
-nik
- a suffix of nouns that refer, usually derogatorily, to persons who support or are concerned or associated with a particular political cause or group, cultural attitude, or the like:
beatnik, filmnik; no-goodnik; peacenik.
-nik
suffix forming nouns
- denoting a person associated with a specified state, belief, or quality
refusenik
beatnik
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of -nik1
C20: from Russian -nik, as in Sputnik , and influenced by Yiddish -nik (agent suffix)
Discover More
Example Sentences
Duke commit Nik Khamenia had 19 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.
From Los Angeles Times
BBC News has spoken to two people who have terminal conditions, Elise Burns, who supports assisted dying, and Nik Ward, who hopes the bill does not pass.
From BBC
"I prided myself on my health and fitness," says Nik, who now uses a motorised wheelchair and breathing apparatus.
From BBC
Now Nik says his attitude to life - and death - has changed and he is grateful to have seen his children grow up.
From BBC
Nik has motor neurone disease, and says he probably would have chosen assisted dying three years ago if it had been legal.
From BBC
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse