Question

A person who studies word origins and meanings would most likely be called a(n) _______________.

Answer 1

A person who studies word origins and meanings would most likely be called an etymologist. Hence his profession is called etymology.

Answer 2

A person who studies word origin and how the meanings change over time are Etymologists. So your answer would be C. The other options don't apply and a rootier as funny as it is there is no such thing.
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