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What is the Latin root meaning self?

The Latin root meaning "self" is "sui".

This root is found in many English words, including:

* Suicide: Taking one's own life (sui + cide)

* Suicidal: Relating to suicide (sui + cidal)

* Sui generis: Unique, of its own kind (sui + generis)

* Suave: Smooth, charming (sui + ave)

There are other Latin roots that can relate to "self" in some contexts, but "sui" is the most common and direct.

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