Lexicon

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛksɪˌkɑːn/

Lexicon (noun)

  1. A list or collection of words and their meanings, often for a specific language or subject.
  2. The set of words a person knows and uses.

Examples

  • The lexicon of the language is constantly evolving.
  • A comprehensive lexicon can be found in the library.

Common collocations: rich lexicon, expand the lexicon, study the lexicon, personal lexicon, build a lexicon