lexicologist
nounUK /ˌleksɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
US /ˌleksɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
A lexicologist is a person who studies words and how they work.
The lexicologist explained why some words change meaning over time.
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2. A scholar who researches the history and structure of a language's vocabulary.
As a lexicologist, she traced the origins of thousands of English words.
3. Someone who helps write or edit dictionaries.
The lexicologist joined a team to update the school dictionary.
4. A person who studies how words are formed and used in different places.
The lexicologist compared word usage in Britain and America.