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Added 10 October 2026

librarian

/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/ noun

First recorded: 1710 Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about librarian at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services.

Origin

From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

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