lexicographer
2 synonyms for lexicographer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — a person who writes or compiles a dictionary.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dictionarian
dictionarist
How to use lexicographer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a professional lexicographer
the lexicographer's task
trained as a lexicographer
It is a formal, job-title word, used mainly when talking about dictionaries and their makers.
Etymology
Lexicographer comes from French lexicographe with the ending -er added. The French word itself is built from Ancient Greek roots meaning of words and to write.
Full origin of lexicographer →Frequently asked questions
What does a lexicographer actually do?
A lexicographer researches, writes and compiles the entries that make up a dictionary.
Where does the word lexicographer come from?
It comes from French lexicographe, which was itself built from Ancient Greek roots meaning of words and to write.
Is lexicographer the same as linguist?
No, a lexicographer specifically compiles dictionaries, while a linguist studies language more broadly.
