언어의 구조와 체계를 과학적으로 연구하는 전문가.
A person who specializes in the scientific study of language and its structure.
예문:
"The linguist analyzed the phonetic patterns of the endangered dialect."
"Noam Chomsky is perhaps the most famous linguist of the modern era."
여러 외국어를 유창하게 구사하거나 습득한 사람.
A person who is skilled in several foreign languages; a polyglot.
예문:
"She is a gifted linguist who can speak seven different languages fluently."
"The embassy is looking for a linguist to assist with international negotiations."
서아프리카, 특히 가나에서 부족 추장을 대신하여 말하는 대변자나 통역관.
In West Africa, especially Ghana, an official who acts as a spokesperson or interpreter for a tribal chief.
예문:
"The linguist held a gold-topped staff, symbolizing his authority to speak for the king."
"During the ceremony, the linguist relayed the chief's message to the gathered crowd."