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Linguist

Verb / 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

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

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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