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Definition of obituarist

obituarist

/oʊˈbɪtʃuərɪst/
o · bit · u · ar · ist
Plural:obituarists
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Adjective:obituary
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• noun

1

A journalist or writer who specializes in researching and composing obituaries, biographical notices, and tributes for recently deceased individuals.

Example

"As the newspaper's chief obituarist, she spent decades interviewing historians and family members to craft accurate portraits of notable public figures."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'obituary' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Medieval Latin 'obituarius' (a record of the death of a person), from Latin 'obitus' meaning 'departure' or 'death'.

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