illustrator

noun

il·​lus·​tra·​tor ˈiləˌstrātə(r) 

-ātə- also ə̇ˈləˌs-

plural -s

: one that illustrates

specifically : an artist that makes illustrations (as for books, magazines, advertising copy)

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from illustratus (past participle of illustrare to illustrate) + -or

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