Definition

A person who creates a list of people who have died, often including brief biographies or obituaries.

Example

The necrologist published a detailed account of notable figures who passed away last year.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a necrologist?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They compile lists of people who have passed away, kind of like an obituary expert.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know such a profession existed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Necrologist → It is formed from "necro-" (from Greek "nekros", meaning dead) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). A necrologist is someone who studies or writes about the dead, often in the context of obituaries or death records.

Memory Tip

Think of 'necro-' meaning 'dead' and '-logist' meaning 'one who studies' — a necrologist is someone who studies the dead.

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