numismatologist
- noun
- /njuːˌmɪz.məˈtɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
- Specialized
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numismatólogo
- The numismatologist carefully examined the ancient coin for any signs of forgery.
Examples
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Some numismatologists specialize in rare paper money rather than coins.
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As a skilled numismatologist, she contributed several articles to the journal on currency history.
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A numismatologist can identify ancient coins.
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Sarah is a talented numismatologist.
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The numismatologist carefully examined the ancient coin for any signs of forgery.
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Some numismatologists specialize in rare paper money rather than coins.
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As a skilled numismatologist, she contributed several articles to the journal on currency history.
Synonyms
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2.8
A person who keeps and studies old and rare coins as a hobby or for work
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A person who collects and studies coins, paper money, and medals
A person who studies or collects coins, paper money and medals
Surface Forms
Morphology
numismatologist = numismatology (semi-transparent) = numismat + ology + ist
The step from 'numismatology' to 'numismatologist' is a standard person-denoting suffixation, but the base itself is a specialized term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
Numismatologist comes from numisma meaning 'coin' and the ending -ologist meaning 'a person who studies', as in biologist. So, a numismatologist is someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, and medals.