neologist
nounEtymology Back-formation from neologism, equivalent to Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ist. Compare French néologiste.
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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.2002 August 25, Erin McKean, “THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 8-25-02: ON LANGUAGE; Neologist”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 23 Mar 2021:
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Lifestyle, Religion, Theology Historical An adherent of neology.
- Synonyms
- neologist, neologizer, protologist, coiner, minter, mintmaster, wordmaker