Linguist

/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is skilled in the study of language or languages.

As a linguist, she was fascinated by the nuances of different dialects.

A person who can speak multiple languages fluently.

His reputation as a polyglot linguist made him a sought-after interpreter.

A specialist in linguistics, the scientific study of language structure and use.

The linguist presented her research on syntax at the conference.

From Latin 'lingua', meaning 'tongue' or 'language'.

language barrier

An obstacle to communication between people who do not speak the same language.

lost in translation

A phrase indicating that something has not been accurately translated or understood.

speak the same language

To have the same ideas or beliefs.

linguistics

The scientific study of language and its structure.

dialect

A particular form of a language peculiar to a specific region or social group.

syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

Language nerd

He's such a language nerd, always correcting people's grammar.

Polyglot

She’s a polyglot, can communicate in five different languages.