LEXICOGRAPHER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

lexicographer

noun

Definition of lexicographer

as in linguist

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Recent Examples of lexicographer Miss Manners would be sorry to think that retirement had left you oblivious to the dynamics of life, which, indeed, lexicographers must follow. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 Once its lexicographers establish a shortlist for Word of the Year, Oxford opens voting on its website. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025 In 1758, lexicographer, textbook pioneer, and English-language spelling reformer Noah Webster is born. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025 The selection process combined a public vote with language analysis by Oxford lexicographers. — Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lexicographer

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Noun

As a linguist who studies language, meaning and culture, I am fascinated by these marketing mishaps, which highlight a long-standing challenge for global brands.

— Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Its successor script, Linea B, was also a mystery until it was deciphered in 1952 by an amateur linguist and cryptographer Michael Ventris with the help of classicist John Chadwick, both building on patterns in the script first identified by classicist Alice Kober.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Definition of linguist

Noun

The government as a primary definer of news also illustrates this interdependence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
And much like the fictional sport’s real-world counterpart, in this all-animal cinematic universe, roarball is the ultimate culture-definer.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of definer

Noun

For actors in the region, the trajectory tends to be more gradual, says Hyewon Hwang, web editor at Vogue Korea.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Today’s recipe Former cooking editor Genevieve Ko uses sherry to round out the flavors of this classic Spanish dish.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of editor

Noun

Jack Hirsch, biographer of Anthony’s husband, Olympic and pro boxing champ Michael Spinks, confirmed the news to Anthony’s longtime publication New York Amsterdam News.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Anthony’s death was confirmed to Variety by Jack Hirsch, the biographer of Anthony’s husband, Michael Spinks.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of biographer

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