Definition

A person who studies inscriptions, especially those found on ancient monuments or artifacts.

Example

The epigraphist carefully examined the ancient stone tablet for any inscriptions.

Conversation

Did you know that an epigraphist studies ancient inscriptions?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, they can learn so much about history from those texts.

I can see how important their work is for understanding past cultures.

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Root Explanation

Epigraphist → It is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or over) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or specializes in). An epigraphist is someone who specializes in writing or inscriptions, particularly those found on monuments or historical artifacts.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who writes 'upon' ('epi-') surfaces like stones or monuments, which is what an epigraphist does.

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