Definition

A person who takes pictures using a camera, often as a profession or hobby.

Example

The photographer captured stunning images of the sunset.

Conversation

I met a really talented photographer at the art show last night.

Oh really? What kind of photos does he take?

He specializes in nature photography, and his work is stunning.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to see some of his pictures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photographer → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or draw). The word "photographer" means one who writes or draws with light, capturing images using light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to 'draw' or 'write' ('grapho') images — that's how a photographer captures moments.

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