lexicographer

noun

Definition of lexicographernext
as in linguist

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Recent Examples of lexicographer Miss Manners would be sorry to think that retirement had left you oblivious to the dynamics of life, which, indeed, lexicographers must follow. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 Once its lexicographers establish a shortlist for Word of the Year, Oxford opens voting on its website. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025 In 1758, lexicographer, textbook pioneer, and English-language spelling reformer Noah Webster is born. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025 The selection process combined a public vote with language analysis by Oxford lexicographers. — Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lexicographer
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  1. linguist
  2. definer
  3. editor
  4. biographer
  5. scribbler
Noun
  • That posh accent is a relatively modern invention, linguist John McWhorter wrote earlier this year in the New York Times.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As a linguist who studies language, meaning and culture, I am fascinated by these marketing mishaps, which highlight a long-standing challenge for global brands.
    — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of linguist
Noun
  • The derby remains a season-definer and two bad results cost Howe a chunk of goodwill.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The government as a primary definer of news also illustrates this interdependence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of definer
Noun
  • So did that magazine’s founding editor-in-chief, Harold Ross, in the penthouse at 22 East 36th.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Wired editor-in-chief Katie Drummond, whose publication led much of this coverage, says in the movie.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of editor
Noun
  • Flynn biographer Jeffrey Meyers endorses the view that power politics and corruption fueled the case.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harry’s surprise return to Britain has especially affected his older brother William, according to royal biographer Katie Nicholl.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of biographer
Noun
  • The internet and smartphone threatened to stamp out scribblers entirely.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • All remaining scribblers should lay down their squibs and come out, squinting, arms aloft in surrender.
    — Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Definition of scribbler

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“Lexicographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexicographer. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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