Definitions for lexicographer
ˌlɛk sɪˈkɒg rə fərlex·i·cog·ra·pher

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. lexicographer, lexicologistnoun

   a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. lexicographernoun

   one who writes or compiles a dictionary

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lexicographernoun

   A writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge, that busies himself in tracing the original, and detailing the signification of words.

   Etymology: λεξιϰὸν and γϱάφω; lexicographe, French.

   Commentators and lexicographers acquainted with the Syriac language, have given these hints in their writings on scripture. Isaac Watts, Improvement of the Mind.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lexicographer

   Lexicography is the study of lexicons, and is divided into two separate academic disciplines. It is the art of compiling dictionaries. Practical lexicography is the art or craft of compiling, writing and editing dictionaries. Theoretical lexicography is the scholarly study of semantic, orthographic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic features of lexemes of the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language, developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries, the needs for information by users in specific types of situations, and how users may best access the data incorporated in printed and electronic dictionaries. This is sometimes referred to as 'metalexicography'.There is some disagreement on the definition of lexicology, as distinct from lexicography. Some use "lexicology" as a synonym for theoretical lexicography; others use it to mean a branch of linguistics pertaining to the inventory of words in a particular language. A person devoted to lexicography is called a lexicographer.

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1. lexicographer

   A lexicographer is a person who compiles, writes or edits dictionaries. They are often linguists or scholars who specialize in understanding words, their meanings, origins, spelling, and usage. Their complex work usually involves extensive research to accurately represent the lexicon of a certain language or field.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Lexicographernoun

   the author or compiler of a lexicon or dictionary

2. Etymology: [Gr. lexikogra`fos; lexiko`n dictionary + gra`fein to write: cf. F. lexicographe. See Lexicon.]

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How to pronounce lexicographer?

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lexicographer in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lexicographer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lexicographer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lexicographer
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lexicographer
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexicographer
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lexicographer