Nomenclator — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-tər/ no·men·cla·tor

Meaning & Definition of Nomenclator

Nomenclator (noun)

  1. a book containing collections or lists of words
  2. one who announces the names of guests or of persons generally
  3. one who gives names to or invents names for things

Nomenclator (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in vocabulary, glossary

    similar: gloss, glossary, thesaurus, vocabulary, lexicon, wordbook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nomenclator

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nomenclator:

gloss, glossary, thesaurus, vocabulary, lexicon, wordbook

Origin & Etymology of Nomenclator

borrowed from New Latin nōmenclātor "book containing lists of names or words," going back to Latin nōmenclātor, nōmenculātor "slave tasked with telling his master the names of clients and others encountered publicly," from nōmen "name" + calāre "to announce, proclaim, summon" + -tor, agent suffix name:1, low:3

First known use: 1585

Frequently Asked Questions about Nomenclator

What does "Nomenclator" mean?

"Nomenclator" means a book containing collections or lists of words. As a noun, it is defined as: a book containing collections or lists of words.

What is another word for "Nomenclator"?

Other words for "Nomenclator" include gloss, glossary, thesaurus, vocabulary, lexicon and wordbook. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nomenclator" you intend.

Is "Nomenclator" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nomenclator" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Nomenclator"?

"Nomenclator" is pronounced /ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-tər/ and divided into syllables as no·men·cla·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Nomenclator"?

"Nomenclator" comes from borrowed from New Latin nōmenclātor "book containing lists of names or words," going back to Latin nōmenclātor, nōmenculātor "slave tasked with telling his master the names of clients and others encountered publicly," from nōmen "name" + calāre "to announce, proclaim, summon" + -tor, agent suffix name:1, low:3. First known use: 1585.

What is another word for "Nomenclator" meaning "as in vocabulary, glossary"?

When "Nomenclator" (noun) means as in vocabulary, glossary, synonyms include gloss, glossary, thesaurus, vocabulary, lexicon and wordbook.