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geometra

surveyor

noun jeh-OH-meh-trah Rare

Origin: From Greek geōmetrēs (land-measurer); in Italy the professional title for a licensed surveyor.

Usage Note

Geometra in Italy is a specific professional qualification — a licensed technician who handles land surveys, building plans, and property valuations, distinct from an ingegnere (engineer) or architetto (architect). It is an epicene noun in Italian: il geometra (m) / la geometra (f). Plural: geometri (m) / geometre (f).

Examples

"Il geometra ha misurato il terreno questa mattina."

Natural Translation

The surveyor measured the land this morning.

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