1. a scholar who studies ancient papyrus manuscripts and documents
Usage: academic; specialized field

Examples

• The papyrologist carefully examined the ancient Egyptian text.
• She became a renowned papyrologist after years of studying Greek manuscripts.
• The papyrologist discovered new fragments of a lost classical work.
• Universities often employ papyrologists to authenticate ancient documents.
• The papyrologist’s expertise helped date the manuscript to the third century.
• Working as a papyrologist requires knowledge of ancient languages and preservation techniques.