Definition

A person who arranges text and images for printing or publishing, often working with typesetting.

Example

The compositor carefully arranged the text and images for the book layout.

Conversation

I heard you’re working as a compositor now, right?

Yeah, it’s pretty interesting to set everything in type.

That sounds like a cool job! What do you enjoy most about being a compositor?

I love seeing how the text looks once it’s all laid out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Compositor → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word refers to someone who places or arranges text and images together in a layout for printing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'placing' ('ponere') things 'together' ('com-') — that's why a compositor is someone who arranges text and images together.

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