lexicographer
nounUK /ˌleksɪˈkɒɡrəfə/
US /ˌleksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/
A person who writes or makes dictionaries.
The lexicographer spent years collecting words for the new dictionary.
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2. A scholar who studies the meanings and history of words.
As a lexicographer, she researched how word meanings changed over time.
3. Someone who compiles a list of words and their definitions for reference.
The lexicographer organized thousands of entries alphabetically.
4. An expert in the principles and practices of dictionary making.
The conference brought together lexicographers from around the world.