noun
philologist
Philologist (noun) means a person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.
noun
1
A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.
2
A person devoted to general learning and literature.
3
A person devoted to classical scholarship.
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Rhymes for philologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
entomologist
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What is the meaning of philologist?
"philologist" (noun) means a person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.
What are the different meanings of philologist?
"philologist" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies; 2. A person devoted to general learning and literature; 3. A person devoted to classical scholarship.