LEXICOGRAPHER
lexicographer, lexicologist
(noun) a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lexicographer (plural lexicographers)
One who writes or compiles a dictionary
Synonyms: dictionarian, dictionarist, lexicographist
Source: Wiktionary
Lex`i*cog"ra*pher, n. Etym: [Gr. lexicographe. See Lexicon.]
Definition: The author or compiler of a lexicon or dictionary. Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach; and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few. Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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