Meanings
nounneologist (plural neologists)
plural neologists
- 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 - historicallifestyleAn adherent of neology.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
- Ancient Greekνέος“new”
- Englishneologist
Back-formation from neologism, equivalent to Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ist. Compare French néologiste.
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APA
neologist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neologist
MLA
“neologist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neologist. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neologist,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neologist.
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