Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈpruːdʒər/
KK: /riˈpruːdʒər/
Definition
A person or thing that makes a copy or reproduction of something.
Example
The artist is a skilled reproducer of classic paintings.
Conversation

Have you seen that new film about the wildlife reproducer?

Yeah, it was fascinating to see how they captured the animals' behaviors.

I didn't realize how important a good reproducer is in documentaries.

Absolutely! They really bring the story to life.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replicator
duplicator
copyist
Antonyms
destroyer
dismantler
eradicater
Root Explanation
Reproducer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "producere" (meaning to lead forth or bring forth). The word "reproducer" means one who brings forth again or produces again.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'bringing forth again' — 're-' means again, and 'producere' means to lead forth.
Visually Confused Words
producer
reducer
produce
coproducer