Agent Noun

 An agent noun is a noun that denotes the performer of a specific action. It is typically derived from a verb and identifies the entity responsible for carrying out the action described by that verb. For example, the noun "driver" is an agent noun formed from the verb "drive," indicating someone who drives.  Formation of Agent Nouns in English : In English, agent nouns are commonly formed by adding specific suffixes to verbs: - er : Added to many verbs to indicate someone who performs the action. Examples : "teach" becomes "teacher," "write" becomes "writer." - or : Used with some verbs, often those of Latin origin. Examples : "act" becomes "actor," "inspect" becomes "inspector." - ist: Typically denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something. Examples : "art" becomes "artist," "journal" becomes "journalist." - ian: Often used for p...