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Definition of calligrapher

calligrapher

/kəˈlɪɡ.rə.fɚ/
cal · lig · ra · pher
Adverb:calligraphically
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Plural:calligraphers
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Adjective:calligraphic
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calligrapher Lexical Profile

calligrapher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who is skilled in the art of producing decorative, stylized handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

Example

"The couple hired a professional calligrapher to hand-letter the envelopes for their wedding invitations."

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• Rhymes for calligrapher

• Nearby Words

callee
caller
calliandra
calligrapher
calligraphy
calling
calliope

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'calligraphy', which derives via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'kalligraphia' (from 'kallos' meaning 'beauty' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calligrapher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calligrapher
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