lexicographer meaning in Hindi

lexicographer in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
   A person who writes dictionaries.

   AEditorBNovelistCLexicographerDAuthor
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Lexicographer

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Lexicographer"
   "Lexicographer" = a person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
   Etymology: Greek ' lexikon ' (of words) + ' graphos ' (writer). Literally: 'word writer.'
   The field itself is called 'lexicography.'
   Famous lexicographers: Samuel Johnson (compiled the first comprehensive English dictionary in 1755), Noah Webster (created Merriam-Webster dictionary).
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 'Editor' — a person who prepares written material for publication; an editor can work on any type of book/content, not specifically dictionaries.
   Option 2 'Novelist' — a person who writes novels (long fictional prose narratives). Unrelated to dictionaries.
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2. SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
   A person who compiles dictionaries.

   ALinguistBGrammarianCLexicographerDCalligrapher
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Lexicographer

   Correct Answer: Lexicographer (Option 3)
   'Lexicographer' is a person who writes or compiles dictionaries. It comes from Greek: lexikon (of words) + graphos (writer). A famous example is Samuel Johnson, the lexicographer of the first major English dictionary.
   Why the other options are wrong:
   Option 1 - 'Linguist' is a person who studies or is an expert in languages and linguistics, not specifically a dictionary compiler.
   Option 2 - 'Grammarian' is a person who studies or writes about grammar — not dictionary compilation.
   Option 4 - 'Calligrapher' is a person who writes beautifully or is skilled in decorative handwriting — unrelated.

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 One Word Substitution

   Choose the best one-word substitute for "A person who writes dictionaries."

   ALexicographerBNovelistCEditorDProofreader
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Lexicographer

   A 'Lexicographer' is a person who compiles or writes dictionaries.
   A 'Novelist' writes novels, an 'Editor' revises and prepares text for publication, and a 'Proofreader' checks proofs for errors - none specifically writes dictionaries.

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   A person who compiles a dictionary

   APlagiaristBLexicographerCBibliophileDIconoclast
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Lexicographer

   Answer: Lexicographer
   Solution:
   • The phrase "a person who compiles a dictionary" refers to someone who writes, edits, or compiles dictionaries.
   • The correct one-word substitute is Lexicographer (शब्दकोश लेखक).
   • Other options:
   • Plagiarist – someone who copies others’ work without credit (चोरी करने वाला लेखक)
   • Bibliophile – a person who loves books (पुस्तक प्रेमी)
   • Iconoclast – one who attacks established beliefs or traditions (परंपरा विरोधी)
   • Therefore, the correct answer is: Lexicographer.

Examples

• “The lexicographer spent years compiling the new dictionary.”

lexicographer – questions

What is the meaning of lexicographer in Hindi?

lexicographer means “शब्दकोशकार” in Hindi. In English: A person who compiles dictionaries

What are the synonyms of lexicographer?

Synonyms of lexicographer: dictionary writer, wordsmith.

Has lexicographer been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – lexicographer has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2025, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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