iste

Iste is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts and does not have a single universally recognized meaning in English. Depending on context, it may denote a linguistic suffix, an acronym, or a proper name.

In French linguistics, the suffix -iste attaches to a base to form a noun referring to a person who practices or is associated with something. It is used with verbs or adjectives, yielding words such as artiste (artist), dentiste (dentist), journaliste (journalist), and pacifiste (pacifist). The -iste suffix shares an etymological thread with the English -ist but is realized as -iste in French orthography.

ISTE, usually capitalized, stands for the International Society for Technology in Education, a global nonprofit organization focused on the use of technology to improve education. It runs professional development programs, publishes standards and educational resources, and hosts an annual conference that draws educators and technology professionals from around the world.

In other contexts, "iste" may appear as part of a name or transliteration in languages other than English. Without a specific domain, its meaning remains ambiguous and must be inferred from accompanying text or context.