Grammatolator

/ˌɡræmətəˈleɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who shows excessive reverence or worship of grammar and grammatical rules; an extreme grammarian.

Etymology

From 'grammat-' (from Latin 'grammaticus') plus 'lator' (from Latin 'latores,' bearers or worshippers), or more likely '-lator' from the same root as 'idolator,' meaning 'one who worships'.

Kelly Says

This is an absolutely hilarious insult: it means someone who treats grammar like a religion—and it shows that the tension between grammar-obsessed people and everyone else has existed for centuries!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.