Definition

A person who uses codes or ciphers to write or decode messages.

Example

The cipherer worked late into the night to decode the secret message.

Conversation

Did you know that my brother is a great cipherer?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, he loves solving puzzles and codes.

That's impressive! I could use someone like that for my escape room game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cipherer → It is formed from "cipher" (from Old French *cifre*, meaning a code or a method of writing in code) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A cipherer is a person who creates or uses codes.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who works with codes ('cipher') — the '-er' just means a person. A cipherer is someone who deals with codes.

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