Definition

A person who writes notices about someone's death, often highlighting their life and achievements.

Example

The obituarist wrote a touching tribute to the late author in the newspaper.

Conversation

Did you know that my uncle used to be an obituarist?

Really? That sounds like a unique job.

Yeah, he had to write about people's lives after they passed away.

I can imagine that must have been both challenging and meaningful work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obituarist → It is formed from "obitus" (from Latin, meaning death) and "-arist" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular activity). The word refers to a person who writes or composes obituaries, thus relating to death.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is associated with writing about death — 'obitus' means death, and '-arist' indicates a person involved in that activity.

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