Definition

A person who makes corrections or improvements to a text or document.

Example

The emender carefully reviewed the manuscript to fix any errors before publication.

Conversation

I just read this article about the role of an emender in editing.

Oh really? What do they do exactly?

They focus on correcting errors and improving the text overall.

That sounds important! Every piece of writing could use an emender.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Emender** → It is formed from "emendare" (meaning to correct or amend) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "emender" refers to a person who corrects or makes improvements to something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'correcting' ('emendare') something — that's why an emender is a person who makes corrections.

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