Word
etymologist
/ˌetiˈmɒlədʒist/
noun
词源学家
a person who studies the origins and history of words
- 1.
A lexicographer or linguist who specializes in etymology (the origins of words).
词源学家:专门研究词源的词典编纂者或语言学家。
词源学家:专门研究词源的词典编纂者或语言学家。
In use
The etymologist traced the word 'salary' back to the Latin word for salt.
Before publishing his book, he consulted a renowned etymologist to verify the origins of several terms.
Etymologists often use historical texts to trace how words have changed meaning over centuries.
Connections
Word family
- etymologists
- plural
Learner notes
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