numismatist
2 synonyms for numismatist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who studies or collects coins and currency.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
numismat
numismatician
How to use numismatist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a keen numismatist
a numismatist's collection
consult a numismatist
a society of numismatists
Numismatist is a fairly formal word; coin collector is the everyday equivalent.
Etymology
Numismatist is formed from numismatics with the suffix -ist, added to name a person who practises the subject.
Full origin of numismatist →Frequently asked questions
What does a numismatist do?
A numismatist studies or collects coins and currency.
Is numismatist the same as a coin collector?
A coin collector is a kind of numismatist, though the term also covers people who study coins and currency academically.
Where does the word numismatist come from?
It is formed from numismatics plus the suffix -ist.
