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Definition of cartographer

cartographer

/kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfər/
car · tog · ra · pher
Adverb:cartographically
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Plural:cartographers
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Adjective:cartographic
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cartographer Lexical Profile

cartographer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who studies, designs, and produces maps or charts, combining geographical data with graphic design.

Example

"The cartographer used satellite imagery and historical survey records to update the region's topographical map."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from French 'cartographe', combining Latin 'charta' (meaning 'papyrus, paper, or map', from Ancient Greek 'khartes') with the Greek suffix '-graphos' (meaning 'one who writes or draws').

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