NYT Dictionary

LIBRARIAN

/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/
Nounli-BRAR-i-anli-brar-i-an · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2025

Meaning

The keeper, manager of a library.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

library-keeperbibliothecaccountantamanuensisarchivistattorneybailiffbibliographerbibliophilebookdealer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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