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Definition of draftsperson

draftsperson

/ˈdræftsˌpɜːr.sən/
(UK: draughtsperson)
drafts · per · son
Plural:draftspeople
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draftsperson Lexical Profile

draftsperson Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person whose occupation is making detailed technical drawings, blueprints, or plans for buildings, machinery, or engineering structures.

Example

"The architectural firm hired a skilled draftsperson to convert the engineer's initial sketches into precise digital blueprints."

2

North American A person who writes or prepares the preliminary version of a formal document, legislative bill, or legal contract.

Example

"As the committee's chief legislative draftsperson, she ensured that the new environmental regulations were worded without ambiguity."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Draftsperson" is the standard American English spelling, whereas "draughtsperson" is preferred in British English; both serve as gender-neutral replacements for "draftsman" and "draftswoman."

• Rhymes for draftsperson

• Nearby Words

draftiness
drafting
draftsman
draftsperson
draftswoman
drafty
drag

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