Neologist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who coins a new word or new words.

    "Although English has no committee or academy or board that reviews new words for suitability, there are a few loose guidelines that will help you become a successful neologist."

  2. 2
    a lexicographer of new words and expressions wordnet
  3. 3
    An adherent of neology. historical

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"Although English has no committee or academy or board that reviews new words for suitability, there are a few loose guidelines that will help you become a successful neologist."

Etymology

Back-formation from neologism, equivalent to Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ist. Compare French néologiste.

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