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neologist

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English

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Etymology

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Back-formation from neologism. Compare French néologiste.

Noun

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neologist (plural neologists)

  1. One who coins a new word or new words.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:neologist
    • 2002 August 25, Erin McKean, “THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 8-25-02: ON LANGUAGE; Neologist”, in The New York Times[1]:
      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. (theology, historical, originally derogatory) An adherent of neology.

Anagrams

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French néologiste.

Noun

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neologist m (plural neologiști)

  1. neologist

Declension

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singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative neologist neologistul neologiști neologiștii
genitive-dative neologist neologistului neologiști neologiștilor
vocative neologistule neologiștilor