Definition

A person who signals or calls someone over, often using hand gestures or other signs.

Example

The beckoner waved his hand to get the attention of the passerby.

Conversation

Did you see that guy over there?

Yeah, he looks like a real beckoner with those hand gestures.

I wonder if he's trying to get someone's attention.

Maybe! It's always interesting to see how people communicate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beckoner → It is formed from "beckon" (from Old English *beacnian*, meaning to signal or summon) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A beckoner is a person who signals or summons someone.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'signaling' ('beckon') to another person — the '-er' indicates that this is a person doing the signaling.

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