Definitions

1. noun

a suffix used in the formation of nouns indicating a place, a tribe, or a group of people

“The suffix ‘ary’ is used in words like ‘library’ and ‘family’.”

2. noun

a suffix used in the formation of nouns indicating a collection or a group of things

“The word ‘gallery’ is an example of a noun formed with the suffix ‘ary’.”

3. adjective

of or relating to a group or collection

“The artist’s gallery is a beautiful ary exhibit of contemporary art.”

4. suffix

used in forming nouns indicating a place or a group of people

“The suffix ‘ary’ is used in words like ‘hierarchy’ and ‘diary’.”