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Suffix that means one who?

The suffix that means "one who" is -er.

Here are some examples:

* Teacher: One who teaches.

* Singer: One who sings.

* Writer: One who writes.

* Baker: One who bakes.

* Player: One who plays.

There are other suffixes that can also indicate "one who," but they are less common than "-er." These include:

* -ist: Often used for people who follow a particular ideology, profession, or art form. (e.g., artist, scientist, violinist)

* -ant: Often used for people who perform a specific action or function. (e.g., accountant, applicant, assistant)

* -or: Less common than "-er," but still used in some words. (e.g., actor, conductor, inventor)

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