mute person; person who cannot speak
Refers to a person who is unable to speak, typically due to a physical condition. This term is somewhat dated and may be considered insensitive in modern contexts; 口がきけない人 or 言語障害のある人 are more common and neutral alternatives.
The word 唖者 often appears in old documents.
彼は生まれつきの唖者だったと伝えられている。
It is said that he was a mute from birth.