Definition

A person who writes their name on a document or uses sign language to communicate.

Example

The signer carefully wrote their name at the bottom of the contract.

Conversation

I just found out that my friend is a signer for the deaf community.

That's really cool! What does that involve?

She helps interpret conversations and events using sign language.

Wow, that must be really rewarding and challenging at the same time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Signer → It is formed from "sign" (from Latin "signum", meaning mark or sign) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A signer is a person who marks or signs a document.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a 'mark' ('sign') on a document — that's why a signer is a person who signs.

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