linguist
1 of 1noun/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
Forms:linguists
1
an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects
- The linguist conducted research on the syntax and grammar of an endangered indigenous language.
- As a computational linguist, Sarah developed algorithms to improve machine translation systems.
- Linguists often collaborate to document and analyze dialectal variations within a language.
- The linguist served as a consultant on a film, ensuring accurate portrayal of linguistic diversity and accents.
- Linguists contribute to language preservation efforts, documenting and revitalizing endangered languages.
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2
a person who speaks more than one language
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