Definition

A person who creates detailed maps and describes the physical features of a specific area, such as mountains, rivers, and roads.

Example

The topographer spent months surveying the land to create an accurate map.

Conversation

Have you ever met a topographer?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They specialize in mapping the surface features of different regions.

That sounds interesting! I would love to learn more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Topographer → It is formed from "topo-" (from Greek "topos", meaning place) and "-grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word "topographer" refers to someone who writes or maps out places or features of a specific area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'topo-' meaning 'place' and '-grapho' meaning 'to write' — a topographer is someone who writes about or maps places.

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