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Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek λεξικογράφος (lexikográphos). Equivalent to lexicon +‎ -graaf. Cognate with English lexicographer, German Lexikograf, French lexicographe. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lɛksikoːˈɣraːf/
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  • Hyphenation: lexi‧co‧graaf

Noun

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lexicograaf m (plural lexicografen, diminutive lexicograafje n)

  1. A lexicographer: (co-)author of a lexicon, practitioner of lexicography
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