Definition

A person or book that assigns names to things, especially in scientific classification or lists of words.

Example

The nomenclator provided the official names for all the species in the study.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a nomenclator?

No, what is that?

It's a person who assigns names, especially in science.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nomenclator → It is formed from "nomen" (meaning name) and "calare" (meaning to call). The word refers to a person who calls out names or a list of names, often used in the context of naming or classification.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'calls' out 'names' — that's what a nomenclator does.

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