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Neologist

One who introduces new words or new senses of old words into a language.

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Lexicographer 76% connected

The author or compiler of a lexicon or dictionary.

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Lexicologist 76% connected

One versed in lexicology.

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Neology 74% connected

The introduction of a new word, or of words or significations, into a language; as, the present nomenclature of chemistry is a remarkable instance of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Neology 74% connected

The introduction of a new word, or of words or significations, into a language; as, the present nomenclature of chemistry is a remarkable instance of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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