Meaning of the word lexicographer in English

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lexicographer

US /ˌlek.sɪˈkɑː.ɡrə.fɚ/
UK /ˌlek.sɪˈkɒɡ.rə.fər/
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Noun

a person who compiles dictionaries

Example:
The lexicographer spent years researching words for the new dictionary.
Being a lexicographer requires a deep understanding of language and etymology.