calligrapher
noun
cal·lig·ra·pher
kə-ˈli-grə-fər 
1
: a professional copyist or engrosser
2
: one who practices the art of calligraphy
3
: penman
a fair calligrapher
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a gorgeous copy of the text that was produced by one of the finest calligraphers of the age
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Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Chengdu rapper jackzebra’s approach to the Chinese language is like that of the eighth century calligrapher Huaisu.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calligrapher. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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