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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

etymologist

/ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does etymologist mean?

noun

A person who studies the origins and history of words and their meanings.

Example

"The etymologist was able to trace the word 'quarantine' back to the Italian 'quaranta', meaning forty."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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Rhymes with etymologist

Etymologically related