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cryptographer

/krɪptəˈɡræfər/ noun · British & US
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What does cryptographer mean?

noun

A person who specializes in cryptography, the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third-party adversaries.

Example

"The cryptographer worked tirelessly to develop a new encryption algorithm to protect sensitive government data."

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