noun
- plural of lexicologist; people who study the vocabulary of a language, including the meanings, origins, and relationships of words
Usage: academic
Examples
- The lexicologists spent years compiling the comprehensive dictionary.
- Modern lexicologists use computer databases to analyze word usage patterns.
- Several lexicologists collaborated on the etymology project.
- The conference brought together lexicologists from around the world.
- These lexicologists specialize in studying how new words enter the language.
- The team of lexicologists discovered interesting connections between related terms.