polyglot

Definitions of polyglot
  1. noun
    a specialist in linguistics
    synonyms: linguïst, polyglotte, taalgeleerde, taalkenner, taalkundige, talenkenner
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    grammaticus
    a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax
    lexicograaf, lexicoloog, woordenaar, woordenboekmaker
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
    foneticus
    a specialist in phonetics
    fonoloog
    a specialist in phonology
    semanticus, semioticus
    a specialist in the study of meaning
    etymoloog
    a lexicographer who specializes in etymology
    type of:
    geleerde, geletterde, natuurwetenschapper, wetenschapper, wetenschapsman, wetenschapsmens
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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