neoterist

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noun

A neologist (someone who introduces new words)

OriginAncient Greek νεότερος →
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Meanings

nounneoterist (plural neoterists)

plural neoterists

  1. A neologist (someone who introduces new words)

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνεότερος“newer”
  2. Englishneoterist

From Ancient Greek νεότερος (neóteros, “newer”) + -ist.

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Cite this entry
APA

neoterist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoterist

MLA

“neoterist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoterist. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neoterist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoterist.

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