Definition

A person or thing that creates copies of something, especially in a biological or technological context.

Example

The scientist was known as a cloner for his work in genetic engineering.

Conversation

I just watched a documentary about a cloner who made copies of rare plants.

That sounds interesting! Did they show how it was done?

Yeah, it was fascinating to see how a cloner can create new life from just a small piece.

I’d love to learn more about that process; it seems really cool!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloner → It is formed from "clone" (from the Greek "klon", meaning a twig or sprout) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A cloner is a person who creates a clone or duplicates something.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'clone' as a 'twig' or 'sprout' that is duplicated, and the '-er' indicates a person who does this. So, a cloner is someone who makes duplicates.

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