cartoonist
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //kɑɹˈtunəst// UK //kɑːtˈuːnɪst// car·toon·ist
n. an artist who draws funny pictures or stories for newspapers, magazines, or books. They often create characters that tell a joke or share an opinion.
n. an artist who specialises in drawing cartoons, including single-panel illustrations, comic strips, or political commentary. Refers to those working in both print and digital media.
The cartoonist draws a new comic strip every morning.
A political cartoonist uses satire to comment on current events in the daily newspaper.
While some view the profession as mere entertainment, a skilled cartoonist can distill complex social issues into a single, poignant image that resonates across cultural boundaries.
From cartoon + -ist.