1. People who create, use, or study new words or expressions.
Usage: Plural of neologist.; Often used in linguistics and language studies.
2. People who introduce or advocate for new doctrines, especially in theology or philosophy.
Usage: Formal or academic usage.; Less common than the linguistic sense.

Examples

• Neologists have contributed many tech-related terms to modern English.
• The neologists in the linguistics department study how language evolves.
• Social media has created a new generation of neologists who invent slang daily.
• Some neologists argue that 'selfie' and 'cryptocurrency' should be added to dictionaries.
• Neologists often face criticism from those who prefer traditional language use.
• The conference brought together neologists from universities across the country.