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What words end with suffix -ern?

The suffix "-ern" is primarily used to form adjectives, usually indicating a direction, location, or origin. Here are some common words ending in "-ern":

Direction/Location:

* Eastern: relating to the east

* Western: relating to the west

* Northern: relating to the north

* Southern: relating to the south

* Midwestern: relating to the middle of the west

* Northeastern: relating to the northeast

* Southeastern: relating to the southeast

* Northwestern: relating to the northwest

* Southwestern: relating to the southwest

Other:

* Astern: at or towards the stern of a ship

* Stern: strict or severe in manner

* Extern: someone who is not a member of a particular group

* Intern: a student or trainee who works in a professional setting

* Modern: relating to the present time

* Ancient: relating to the past, especially a long time ago

Note: Some words like "satern" and "batern" are archaic and rarely used today.

You can use "-ern" to form new adjectives related to specific locations, like "Mountaineern" for someone who lives in the mountains.

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