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Linguist

Noun / ˈlɪŋgwɪst / Another word for linguist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A linguist is a person who studies language and its structure.

Synonyms & similar words

polyglot linguisticscientist philologist polyglot etymologist lexicographer grammarian phonetician semiotician sociolinguist dialectologist syntaxian morphologist phonologist pragmatist structuralist

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Example sentences

  1. The linguist studied the sounds and meanings of different words.
  2. My mom is a linguist and she can speak five languages.
  3. The linguist discovered a new language spoken by a small tribe.
  4. He works as a linguist, helping translate documents for international organizations.
  5. The linguist is writing a book about the history of language development.

Quotes

  • Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going. - Rita Mae Brown
  • Language is the dress of thought. - Samuel Johnson
  • The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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