CRYPTOGRAPHER

cryptanalyst, cryptographer, cryptologist

(noun) decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cryptographer (plural cryptographers)

A person who is an expert on creating codes and cyphers. Someone who studies cryptology.

Synonyms

• cryptographist (rare)

Source: Wiktionary


Cryp*tog"ra*pher (krp-tg"r-fr), n.

Definition: One who writes in cipher, or secret characters.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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