mapmaker

noun

map·​mak·​er ˈmap-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce mapmaker (audio)
mapmaking noun

Examples of mapmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mountain summits, von Hardenberg notes, were of less interest to mapmakers than geographical features such as caves and passes, which were more relevant to people’s everyday lives. Brooke Jarvis, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 Under Iowa law, mapmakers cannot consider where sitting lawmakers live or political data like how many Republicans are in an area. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024 Typically, the additional two members are professors, urban geographers, mapmakers or professionals in related jobs. Olivia Ardito, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024 Critics said that indicated the mapmakers were aiming for a target based on race. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mapmaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mapmaker was in 1598

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“Mapmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mapmaker. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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mapmaker

noun
map·​mak·​er ˈmap-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce mapmaker (audio)

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