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- [haw-rol-uh-jist, hoh-]
- /hɔˈrɒl ə dʒɪst, hoʊ-/
- /hɒrˈɒlədʒˌɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [haw-rol-uh-jist, hoh-]
- /hɔˈrɒl ə dʒɪst, hoʊ-/
Definitions of horologist word
- noun horologist an expert in horology. 1
- noun horologist a person who makes clocks or watches. 1
- noun horologist A person; someone who makes or repairs watches or clocks. 1
- noun horologist a person skilled in horology, esp an expert maker of timepieces 0
- noun horologist an expert in horology; maker of or dealer in timepieces 0
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Origin of horologist
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; horologe + -ist
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Parts of speech for Horologist
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horologist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
horologist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horologist
noun horologist
- lapidary — Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
- watchmaker — a person whose occupation it is to make and repair watches.
- goldsmith — Oliver, 1730?–74, Irish poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist.
- silversmith — a person whose occupation is making and repairing articles of silver.
- gemologist — the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstones.
Top questions with horologist
- what is a horologist?
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