Lexicographer

Pronunciation: /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/

Lexicographer (noun)

  1. A person who studies words and writes dictionaries, choosing meanings and explaining how words are used.
  2. 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.