Meaning & Definition of word "Linguist"

Linguist

/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

1. A person who is skilled in the study of language or languages.
- Example: As a linguist, she was fascinated by the nuances of different dialects.
2. A person who can speak multiple languages fluently.
- Example: His reputation as a polyglot linguist made him a sought-after interpreter.
3. A specialist in linguistics, the scientific study of language structure and use.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Language nerd

● Example Sentence: He's such a language nerd, always correcting people's grammar.

Meaning: Polyglot

● Example Sentence: She’s a polyglot, can communicate in five different languages.