Definition

A person who creates or studies codes and ciphers to keep information secret.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you heard about that famous cryptographer who cracked the code last year?

Yeah, I read about it online; it was really impressive!

I wonder what it takes to become a cryptographer like that.

It probably requires a lot of math skills and dedication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryptographer → It is formed from "crypto-" (from Greek "kryptos", meaning hidden) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). A cryptographer is someone who writes in a hidden or secret manner, typically for the purpose of encoding information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hidden' ('crypto-') and 'writing' ('grapho') to remember that a cryptographer is someone who writes in a secret or hidden way.

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