Pronunciation: [kˈɔːlə] (IPA) 
The word "caller" is spelled with two "l's," which can sometimes be confusing as they are pronounced differently. The first "l" is pronounced with an "uh" sound, represented in IPA as /ə/. The second "l" is pronounced with a dark "l" sound, represented in IPA as /ɫ/. This means that the word is spelled as it sounds, with the first "l" representing the short "uh" sound and the second "l" representing the dark "l" sound.
A caller is a person who makes a phone call or visits someone in person. They engage in communication with the intention to convey information, seek assistance, or simply connect with another individual. The term "caller" commonly refers to an individual who initiates the act of contacting someone else, either by dialing their number or personally appearing at their location.
In the realm of telephony, a caller is more specifically defined as the person who makes a telephone call. This may involve dialing or pressing buttons on a telephone keypad to establish a connection with another party. Callers can be individuals, organizations, or businesses seeking to interact with recipients through voice communication. They may range from telemarketers and salespeople to friends and family members, depending on the context.
In a broader sense, the term "caller" can also refer to an individual who visits someone at their residence, workplace, or any designated location. In this context, a caller usually interacts face-to-face with the person they are visiting. This could include friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers seeking particular information or services.
Overall, a caller is someone who initiates contact with another person, either through phone calls or personal visits, with the purpose of engaging in communication or accomplishing a specific objective.
One who; to call down, to invite or bring down; to call back, to bring again; to revoke; to call for, to claim or require; to call to mind, to remember; to call out, to speak aloud; to summon to service; to call in, to withdraw from circulation; to collect; to call forth, to bring out; to call off, to bring away; to divert; to call up, to bring before; to bring to recollection; to call over, to read aloud the several items or particulars of anything; to call on, to pay a visit to; to pray to or worship; to call at, to visit a place.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "caller" originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word "ceallere". The etymology of "caller" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "kallōną", meaning "to call". It has cognates in various other Germanic languages, such as Old Saxon "kallōn", Old Norse "kalla", and Old High German "kellan".
