Lexicographer
Pronunciation: /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/
Lexicographer (noun)
- A person who studies words and writes dictionaries, choosing meanings and explaining how words are used.
- A specialist who collects word information from texts and speech to decide what meanings should be included.
Examples
- A lexicographer writes and updates dictionary entries.
- The lexicographer checks spelling and usage for each word.