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draftsperson

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A draftsman or draftswoman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: draftsman, draughtsman

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: skilled worker, trained worker, skilled workman

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English draft English -s- Latin persōna Anglo-Norman persouneder. Middle English persoun English person English -person English draftsperson From draft + -s- + -person.