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lexicographer

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lex·i·cog·ra·pher  (lks-kgr-fr)
n.
One who writes, compiles, or edits a dictionary.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lexicographer - a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
lexicologist
compiler - a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
etymologist - a lexicographer who specializes in etymology
linguist, linguistic scientist - a specialist in linguistics
neologist - a lexicographer of new words and expressions
synonymist - a student of synonyms
Translations
lexicographer [ˌleksɪˈkɒgrəfəʳ] N → lexicógrafo/a m/f
lexicographer [ˌleksiˈkɒgrəfər] n → lexicographe m/f
lexicographer
n → Lexikograf(in) m(f)
lexicographer [ˌlɛksɪˈkɒgrəfəʳ] n → lessicografo/a
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