cartographer — a person who draws or produces maps
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who draws or produces maps
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfər/
Example Sentences
- The cartographer was so obsessed with accuracy that he personally visited every street corner before drawing it on the map.
- Modern cartographers use satellite imagery and GPS technology to create precise maps.
- The cartographer got lost on his way to work, which was quite ironic considering his profession.
cartographer
NOUN[/kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfər/]
a person who draws or produces maps
Person carefully drawing detailed maps
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'cartographe', derived from Italian 'carta' (map, paper) and Greek 'graphia' (writing, description). The word combines elements referring to map-making as a descriptive art.
Breakdown
carto- (from carta, meaning map/paper) + -graph (from Greek graphein, meaning to write/draw) + -er (agent noun suffix) = cartographer (one who writes/draws maps)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cartographer was so obsessed with accuracy that he personally visited every street corner before drawing it on the map.”
“Modern cartographers use satellite imagery and GPS technology to create precise maps.”
“The cartographer got lost on his way to work, which was quite ironic considering his profession.”
“Ancient cartographers often decorated their maps with sea monsters and mythical creatures.”
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