coiner

• Substantiv für eine Person, die falsche Münzen herstellt, oder für jemanden, der neue Wörter oder Ausdrücke prägt, oder für einen Facharbeiter, der Münzen schlägt.

A noun referring to a person who makes counterfeit coins, or someone who invents new words or expressions, or a skilled worker who stamps or mints money.

1. CounterfeiterC1formal

   A person who illegally makes fake coins, often to deceive others.

   Falschmünzer

   • The coiner was arrested for producing fake gold coins.
   • In the 18th century, coiners faced severe punishment if caught.
   • The police uncovered a coiner's workshop in the basement.

   Synonymecounterfeiterfalsifierforger

2. Word CreatorC2formal

   A person who invents new words or phrases in a language.

   Wortschöpfer

   • Shakespeare is often considered a prolific coiner of new words.
   • The coiner of the term 'cyberspace' was a science fiction writer.
   • Linguists study how a coiner's neologisms spread through society.

   Synonymeneologist

3. Mint WorkerC1formal

   A skilled worker who stamps or mints official coins in a mint.

   Münzpräger

   • The coiner carefully inspected each newly minted coin for flaws.
   • A master coiner was responsible for the design on the currency.
   • The royal mint employed several experienced coiners.

   Synonymemintermoneyer