An etymologer is a scholar specialized in the study of the origins and development of words. There are several terms that can be used to refer to such a person. A lexicographer is a writer of a dictionary or a specialist in compiling dictionaries. A philologist is an expert in the study of languages and their structure, including their history and evolution. A linguist is a person who studies the science of language, including the analysis of grammar, phonetics, and phonology. A word historian is a researcher who specializes in the history and evolution of words. All of these terms describe a professional who is committed to the study of language and its development, contributing to the better understanding of language and human communication.