Semanticists are linguists who study the meaning of words and their relationships with each other. They are involved in determining how words and phrases are used in a language, and how they convey different meanings depending on the context. Some synonyms for semanticists include lexicologists, semioticians, and semantic analysts. Lexicologists focus on the definition and usage of words, while semioticians study signs and symbols in communication. Semantic analysts analyze the meaning and interpretation of language. Other related disciplines include pragmatics and discourse analysis. Regardless of the specific title, all of these professionals work to enhance our understanding of how language conveys meaning and helps shape our communication with the world around us.