lexicographer

noun

Definition of lexicographernext
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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  1. linguist
  2. definer
  3. editor
  4. biographer
  5. scribbler
Noun
  • Both the black box and kill switch are what cognitive linguist George Lakoff and philosopher Mark Johnson call structural metaphors.
    — Trent Wintermeier, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Nhlandla Duba, a linguist from Zimbabwe who researches English literature at the University of Pretoria, said Kundizeza's story rings true.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of linguist
Noun
  • The derby remains a season-definer and two bad results cost Howe a chunk of goodwill.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The government as a primary definer of news also illustrates this interdependence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of definer
Noun
  • Yaakov Katz, a former editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, warned there is more to come.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Nathan Gonzales, editor of the nonpartisan Inside Elections, said Trump has largely ignored Congress and governed by executive order.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of editor
Noun
  • According to Capra biographer Sam Wasson, the 83-year-old director made the trip from Southern California and sent along his own print to screen.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All this challenges a biographer who would plumb Casey’s decades as chief executive.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of biographer
Noun
  • The internet and smartphone threatened to stamp out scribblers entirely.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • All remaining scribblers should lay down their squibs and come out, squinting, arms aloft in surrender.
    — Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Definition of scribbler

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“Lexicographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexicographer. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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