Definition

A person who sends and receives messages using a telegraph, a device that transmits messages over long distances using electrical signals.

Example

The telegraphist quickly decoded the incoming messages during the emergency.

Conversation

Did you know my grandfather used to be a telegraphist?

Really? That's so interesting! What was that like?

He often talked about how he communicated important messages quickly.

I can only imagine how crucial a telegraphist was back then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telegraphist → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far or at a distance) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with) indicates a person who writes or communicates over long distances, specifically through telegraphy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far' ('tele-') and 'writing' ('graph') to remember that a telegraphist is someone who communicates by writing messages over long distances.

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