1. a scholar who studies, interprets, or deciphers inscriptions, especially ancient ones
Usage: academic/scholarly term; often used in archaeology and classical studies

Examples

• The epigrapher carefully examined the Latin inscription carved into the stone monument.
• As an epigrapher, she specialized in decoding ancient Greek texts found on pottery shards.
• The museum hired a renowned epigrapher to authenticate the newly discovered Roman tablet.
• Epigraphers play a crucial role in understanding the history and culture of ancient civilizations.
• The epigrapher's detailed analysis of the temple inscription revealed previously unknown information about the site's religious practices.