callers
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/ˈkɔːlər/
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/ˈkɔːlə/
(caller)
one who makes a call
Etymology
'caller' originates from Old Norse, specifically the verb 'kalla' meaning 'to call' or 'to cry out', with the agentive suffix '-er' added in English to form an agent noun.
'kalla' (Old Norse) influenced Middle English 'callen' (to call), which developed into the verb 'call' in Modern English; the agentive form 'caller' arose by adding the English suffix '-er' to refer to 'one who calls.'
Initially related to shouting or crying out, the sense broadened over time to include making a telephone call and other acts of calling; today 'caller' commonly means 'a person who phones' as well as other 'one who calls' senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who make telephone calls.
The company received many angry callers after the service outage.
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Noun 2
people who visit or call on someone (often in person).
We had several callers at the door asking for information.
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Noun 3
people who announce numbers or events (e.g., a bingo caller); a person who gives spoken instructions (e.g., in square dancing).
The callers at the bingo hall kept the game moving quickly.
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Noun 4
people who place bets or make selections by calling (specialized or archaic uses).
At the poker table, some callers matched the raise instead of folding.
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Last updated: 2025/12/26 12:30