Definition

A person who creates or edits dictionaries, compiling words and their meanings.

Example

The lexicographer spent years researching to ensure the accuracy of the new dictionary.

Conversation

Did you know that a lexicographer is someone who writes dictionaries?

Really? I never thought about who makes them.

Yeah, it's a pretty interesting job, right?

Definitely! I wonder how they choose which words to include.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lexicographer → It is formed from "lexicon" (from Greek "lexikon", meaning word or dictionary) and "-graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). A lexicographer is someone who writes or compiles a dictionary of words.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'word' ('lexicon') being 'written' ('graph') — that's what a lexicographer does, they write words into a dictionary.

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