Word parts etymology + -ist Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˌet.ɪ.məˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ (US) IPA (key): /ˌet̬.ɪ.məˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ Audio (UK)(file) Noun Singular etymologist Plural etymologists (countable) An etymologist is a person who studies the origin of words. Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads