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Definition of cataloger

cataloger

/ˈkæt.əˌlɔː.ɡɚ/
(UK: cataloguer)
cat · a · log · er
Plural:catalogers
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cataloger Lexical Profile

cataloger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person, especially a library or museum specialist, who compiles, classifies, and maintains a systematic catalog of books, artifacts, or other items.

Example

"The university hired an experienced cataloger to organize and index the newly acquired collection of rare manuscripts."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'cataloger' in American English and 'cataloguer' in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'catalog' plus the agent suffix '-er'; 'catalog' derives via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'katalogos' (a list or register), from 'kata-' (down, completely) and 'legein' (to count or recount).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cataloger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cataloger
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