Lexicographer

/lˌɛksɪkˈɒɡɹəfɐ/

/ˌɫɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfɝ/

Lexicographer

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

Examples

1. So unlike lexicographers, authors of usage guides issue strongly worded prescriptions that are based on little more than personal preference.

2. The lexicographers' judgments, though, have had little effect on other businesses on the streets and road signs--

3. But can Lexicographers themselves finalize a particular word and include it in the dictionary?

4. It's the hands of the users rather than of the lexicographers.