numismatist

noun

nu·​mis·​ma·​tist n(y)üˈmizmətə̇st How to pronounce numismatist (audio)
-ism-
-ətə̇st
plural -s
1
: a specialist in numismatics
2
: a collector of numismatic objects : a coin collector

Word History

Etymology

Latin numismat-, numisma + English -ist

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“Numismatist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numismatist. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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