etymologist
What is another word for etymologist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A linguist or lexicographer who specialises in tracing the origins of words.
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How to use etymologist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
consult an etymologist
according to etymologists
trained etymologist
The word is fairly formal and mostly appears in academic or reference contexts.
Etymology
The word is formed from etymology with the ending -ist, added to name a person who studies that field.
Full origin of etymologist →Frequently asked questions
What does an etymologist study?
An etymologist studies etymology, meaning the origin of words and how their forms and meanings have changed over time.
Is an etymologist the same as a linguist?
An etymologist is a kind of linguist or lexicographer who specialises specifically in word origins, rather than language in general.
Where does the word etymologist come from?
It comes from etymology plus the ending -ist, the same pattern used for words like scientist.
