Definition

A person who studies the history and origin of names.

Example

The onomatologist explained the significance of family names in different cultures.

Conversation

Did you know there's a profession called an onomatologist?

Really? What do they do?

They study the history of names and their meanings.

That sounds fascinating! I wonder how they research all that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Onomatologist → It is formed from "onoma" (from Greek, meaning name) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). An onomatologist is someone who studies names or naming conventions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'onoma' meaning 'name' and '-logist' meaning 'study' — an onomatologist is someone who studies names.

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