English Dictionary
Definition -backed in British English
-backed suffix
suffix
/bækt/
1
used with some nouns to make adjectives meaning that a group or action is supported by an organization or country, usually a powerful one
Example
the military-backed government
2
used with some adjectives to make adjectives describing what type of back someone or something has
Example
a high-backed chair
3
used with some nouns to make adjectives meaning that something has a particular substance or material on the back
Example
foam-backed carpet
