Definition

A person who studies or writes inscriptions, especially on monuments or buildings.

Example

The epigrapher carefully analyzed the ancient inscriptions to understand their historical context.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an epigrapher?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They study and decipher inscriptions on ancient monuments.

That sounds really interesting! I would love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epigrapher is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or over) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). An epigrapher is someone who writes or studies inscriptions, particularly those found on monuments or other surfaces.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who writes 'upon' ('epi-') surfaces, which helps you remember that an epigrapher studies or writes inscriptions.

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