neologist

Back-formation from neologism, equivalent to Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) +‎ -ist. Compare French néologiste.

neologist (plural neologists)

1. One who coins a new word or new words.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:neologist

   • 2002 August 25, Erin McKean, “THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 8-25-02: ON LANGUAGE; Neologist”, in The New York Times‎^[1], archived from the original on 23 March 2021:

     Although English has no committee or academy or board that reviews new words for suitability, there are a few loose guidelines that will help you become a successful neologist.

2. (theology, historical, originally derogatory) An adherent of neology.

• enologist

Borrowed from French néologiste.

neologist m (plural neologiști)

1. neologist