noun

cartographer

cartographer, map-maker

A cartographer is a person who draws maps.

A cartographer is a person who draws maps.

((a cartographer)) a person who creates maps professionally The ancient cartographer created a detailed map.

Synonyms: map-maker, topographer

From French 'carte' (map) and Greek '-graphos' (writer). Literally a 'map-writer'.

Break it down: 'carto' (like a chart or map) + 'grapher' (someone who writes or draws).

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