Synonyms of calligrapher

calligrapher

noun

kə-ˈli-grə-fər 

as in scribe

one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts

a gorgeous copy of the text that was produced by one of the finest calligraphers of the age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scribe
• copyist
• amanuensis
• scrivener
• penman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calligrapher

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

Everything from working with the kitchen on food, with the calligraphers on invitations, charting out the flow of the events, coordinating with performers, staging and lighting fell under her purview. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 Nov. 2025

The East Wing also became the home of the first lady’s office, along with the home of the White House’s social secretary and calligrapher. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025

Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025