Corresponder

/ˌkɔrəˈspɑndər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that corresponds; one who communicates by written letters.

Etymology

From correspond plus the agent noun suffix -er, which in English designates a person who performs an action (compare: teacher, writer, dancer).

Kelly Says

The word 'corresponder' is delightfully archaic—it reminds us that before emails, maintaining relationships required a dedicated role, and some people were specifically known as prolific correspondents.

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