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-meister

American

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

schlockmeister; opinionmeister; dealmeister.

-meister British

/ ˈmaɪstə /

combining form

a person who excels at a particular activity

spinmeister
horror-meister

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Etymology

Origin of -meister

From the German word Meister master

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