Alex Koehler

Alex Koehler is a linguist and lexicographer with expertise in language etymology. He has written for various publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian. Koehler's work focuses on uncovering the history behind everyday words and phrases. Born in 1978 in Los Angeles, California, he graduated from Harvard University with a degree in linguistics. After completing his Ph.D., he worked as a researcher at several institutions before becoming a full-time writer. His first book was published in 2015, exploring the origins of English vocabulary. Koehler is also an experienced public speaker and has delivered talks on language topics at various conferences. He currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts.