cartoonist

noun

Meaning

An artist who creates drawings that are intended to be funny, satirical, or illustrative, often for newspapers, magazines, or animation.

Examples

  • The political cartoonist won an award for his biting satire of the current administration.
  • Many aspiring animators start their careers working as a freelance cartoonist for local publications.

Synonyms: illustrator, animator, caricaturist, sketch artist