lexicographer

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

  - "The lexicographer, Samuel Johnson, wrote the first comprehensive English dictionary."
  - "Lexicographers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of dictionary entries."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dictionarian , dictionarist , lexicographist

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Variants

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lexicographer , lexicographers

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Etymology

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From the Greek words lexis (word) and graphein (to write).

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which means a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

2. The first English dictionary was published in 1604, but it only contained around 7,000 words. Today, dictionaries contain over 170,000 words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Linguist: A linguist is a person who studies languages and their structures. Lexicographers and linguists often work together to gather data and create dictionaries.

2. Etymology: Etymology is the study of the origin and development of words. Lexicographers often use etymology to help understand the meaning and history of words.

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Culture

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The role of a lexicographer in shaping language and understanding is significant. They have been depicted in various works of literature, such as Samuel Johnson's 'A Dictionary of the English Language' and James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake'.

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   - Think of the word 'dictionary' when you see or hear the word 'lexicographer'.

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