coiner
/ˈkɔɪnər/
noun
- A person who invents a new word or phrase.
- The coiner of the term 'selfie' probably never expected it to become so popular.
- She is a known coiner of catchy slogans for advertising campaigns.
- Shakespeare is famous as a coiner of many English words.
- A person who makes coins, especially counterfeit money.
- In ancient times, a coiner was a respected craftsman in the royal mint.
- The police arrested a coiner who was producing fake quarters in his basement.
- The museum displayed tools used by a medieval coiner.
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