What is another word for lexicographer?
Pronunciation: [lˌɛksɪkˈɒɡɹəfə] (IPA) 
A lexicographer is a person who writes or compiles dictionaries. There are a variety of synonyms available depending on the context in which the person's work is being discussed. For example, a word collector, terminologist, or linguist may all be used to refer to a lexicographer. Similarly, an etymologist, glossographer, or lexicologist may also be used to describe someone who works with dictionaries. Finally, a compiler, editor, or lexicographer's assistant may also be used to describe someone involved in the creation of a dictionary. Each of these terms has a slightly different connotation, but all can be used to describe someone who creates or works with words and definitions.
