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sociolinguist

1 of 1noun
/ˌsoʊsiəˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
Forms:sociolinguists
1

a scholar who studies how society influences language use

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  • The sociolinguist analyzed how accents change across different regions.
  • As a sociolinguist, she researched language variations in urban communities.
  • Many sociolinguists investigate how language reflects social identity.
  • The sociolinguist's findings highlighted linguistic changes over time.
  • The sociolinguist's work explored how gender impacts language use.