definer

noun

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as in lexicographer

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  1. lexicographer
  2. editor
  3. linguist
Noun
  • Written by a career lexicographer with an infectious love of the English language, this ode to the dictionary is full of fun facts for linguistics lovers, as well as intimate stories that nerds of all stripes can enjoy.
    The Week US, theweek, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Mary’s flowers and their legends Using research from botanists, folklorists and lexicographers, Stokes and McTague created lists of hundreds of flowers and plants with their medieval, religious names.
    Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
Definition of lexicographer
Noun
  • Matt Schubert, sports editor: CU 28, Utah 13 The Utes are battered, bruised and beaten.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Ashley is 27, lives in Salt Lake City, and is OL’s associate gear editor.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of editor
Noun
  • It was developed by 100 linguists and backed by academic research.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Seeking linguists and translators in Navajo, Twi, Amuzgo, Batak and Dari languages remains a challenge for many language services providers and usually requires contacting educational institutions in South America and India where these languages are included in the linguistic curriculum.
    Irene Agnew, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of linguist
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