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What suffix means one who does?

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

For example:

* Teacher: One who teaches.

* Writer: One who writes.

* Singer: One who sings.

* Worker: One who works.

There are other suffixes that can indicate "one who does" depending on the context, such as:

* -ist: (e.g., artist, scientist)

* -ant: (e.g., assistant, applicant)

* -or: (e.g., operator, conductor)

However, -er is the most common and versatile suffix used for this purpose.

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