First Known Use: 1591
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linguist
noun lin·guist \ˈliŋ-gwist\
: a person who speaks several languages
: a person who studies linguistics
Full Definition of LINGUIST
1
: a person accomplished in languages; especially : one who speaks several languages
2
: a person who specializes in linguistics
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Origin of LINGUIST
Latin lingua language, tongue
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linguist
noun lin·guist \ˈliŋ-gwist\
Definition of LINGUIST for Kids
1
: a person skilled in languages
2
: a person who specializes in the study of human speech
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