noun
numismatist
new-MIZ-muh-tist
Numismatist (noun) means a person who studies or collects coins and currency. Example: “The numismatist added a rare Victorian coin to his collection.”
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A person who studies or collects coins and currency.
"The numismatist added a rare Victorian coin to his collection."
"Local numismatists met at the weekend to trade and value old banknotes."
"She became a numismatist after inheriting her grandfather's coin collection."
How to use numismatist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA numismatist is someone who collects or studies coins and money.
When to use it
Numismatist is a fairly formal word; coin collector is the everyday equivalent.
Common pairings
a keen numismatist
a numismatist's collection
consult a numismatist
a society of numismatists
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Etymology
Numismatist is formed from numismatics with the suffix -ist, added to name a person who practises the subject.
Synonyms
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numismat
numismatician
Rhymes for numismatist
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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.
What is the meaning of numismatist?
"numismatist" (noun) means a person who studies or collects coins and currency.
