Epistolarian

/ɪˌpɪstəˈlɛɹiən/ noun

Definition

A person who writes epistles or is devoted to letter-writing as a form of literature or communication.

Etymology

From epistle plus the suffix -arian (one who practices or is devoted to something), similar to words like vegetarian or grammarian. This emphasizes the person's dedication to epistolary writing.

Kelly Says

A true epistolarian sees letter-writing as an art form—and history is full of them, from Seneca to Jane Austen to the Romantic poets who crafted letters as carefully as poetry.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.