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linguist

UK
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
US
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

Translations

linguistnoun
linguists
pl
UK
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
US
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
The linguist gave a lecture on the evolution of languages.
Лингвист прочитал лекцию о эволюции языков.
Synonyms
polyglot
language expert
philologist
language specialist
bilingual
linguistadjective
UK
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
US
/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to linguistics or linguists.

Definitions

linguistnoun
A person who studies or is skilled in linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure.
The linguist presented her research on phonetics at the international conference.
A person who is fluent in several languages.
As a linguist, he was able to communicate with locals in their native tongue during his travels.
linguistadjective
Intended for or relating to linguists; used attributively before another noun.
She presented her findings at a linguist conference.
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