Definition

A person who designs and arranges text for printing or display, focusing on the style and appearance of the letters and words.

Example

The typographer carefully selected the font to enhance the readability of the book.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting typographer at the design conference.

Oh really? What did they talk about?

They shared some cool tips on how to choose fonts effectively.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to learn more about typography.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Typographer → It is formed from "typo-" (from Greek "typos", meaning impression or mark) and "-grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). A typographer is someone who writes or arranges types to create printed material.

Memory Tip

Think of 'impression' ('typos') and 'writing' ('grapho') to remember that a typographer is someone who creates written impressions through types.

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