Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bibliographer
Noun
/ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfə/
Definition
A bibliographer is a person who compiles, writes, or edits bibliographies, which are lists of writings or books on a particular subject or by a particular author.
Examples
- The bibliographer meticulously noted every edition of the author’s works.
- As a bibliographer, her job was to create a comprehensive list of historical texts.
- The bibliographer contributed to a project that aimed to preserve rare manuscripts.
Meaning
The role of a bibliographer involves researching and documenting publications and often analyzing their format and content.
Synonyms
- Cataloguer
- Indexer
- Reference specialist
- Bibliophile
