Definitions

1. noun

a person who writes or edits a travel book, especially one based on their own experiences, as a way to describe their journey, especially through Asia, particularly in the 19th century.

“The drogoman’s vivid descriptions of the Silk Road brought the ancient trade route to life for modern readers.”

2. noun

historically, a high-ranking servant or attendant to a dignitary, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

“The sultan’s drogoman served as his personal advisor and messenger.”