noun
calligrapher
kuh-LIG-ruh-fer
Calligrapher (noun) means a person who practises calligraphy, the art of decorative handwriting. Example: “The wedding invitations were addressed by a professional calligrapher.”
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A person who practises calligraphy, the art of decorative handwriting.
"The wedding invitations were addressed by a professional calligrapher."
"She trained for years to become a skilled calligrapher."
"A calligrapher uses special pens and brushes to shape each letter carefully."
How to use calligrapher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose skill is producing beautiful, carefully formed handwriting.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word used in both formal and casual contexts.
Memory tip
Remember the -grapher ending links it to writing, just as in typographer or photographer.
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Common pairings
professional calligrapher
skilled calligrapher
trained calligrapher
hire a calligrapher
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Etymology
Calligrapher is built from calligraphy with the agent suffix -er added, giving a word for someone who does that activity.
Synonyms
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calligraphist
Rhymes for calligrapher
geographer
biographer
demographer
pornographer
photographer
stenographer
oceanographer
lexicographer
choreographer
cinematographer
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Frequently asked questions
What does a calligrapher do?
A calligrapher practises calligraphy, producing decorative, carefully formed handwriting, often using special pens or brushes.
Is calligrapher the same as calligraphist?
Yes, calligraphist is an accepted synonym for calligrapher.
How do you pronounce calligrapher?
It is said kuh-LIG-ruh-fer, with the stress falling on the second syllable.
What is the meaning of calligrapher?
"calligrapher" (noun) means a person who practises calligraphy, the art of decorative handwriting.
