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horologer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of horologist, a person skilled in horology, a maker or maintainer of timekeeping devices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: horologist

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

someone who makes or repairs watches

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: watchmaker, horologist

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: maker, shaper

History

Etymology

From Middle English orloger, from Middle French orlogier; equivalent to horology + -er.