Caricologist

/ˌkærɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ noun

A scholar or expert who studies caricatures, their history, techniques, cultural significance, and development as an art form.

From Italian 'caricare' (to exaggerate) + Greek 'logos' (study/word) + '-ist' (one who practices). This is a relatively modern scholarly term, appearing primarily in academic contexts from the 20th century onward.

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