etymologist

Word parts

etymology + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌet.ɪ.məˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌet̬.ɪ.məˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/

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Noun

Singular etymologist

Plural etymologists

1. (countable) An etymologist is a person who studies the origin of words.