Diallist

/ˈdaɪəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who specializes in or practices dialling, particularly someone skilled at making telephone calls.

Etymology

From 'dial' plus the agent suffix '-ist' (one who practices or specializes in something), following the pattern of 'artist' or 'pianist'.

Kelly Says

The term 'diallist' was sometimes used humorously in the early telephone era to refer to someone obsessed with the latest communication technology—the 'tech enthusiast' of their time!

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