noun
philologist
Philologist (noun) means someone who studies language history as their job, often collecting words and tracing where they came from.
noun
1
Someone who studies language history as their job, often collecting words and tracing where they came from.
2
A person with a broad devotion to learning and literature.
3
A person who specialises in the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
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philologue
Rhymes for philologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
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genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
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What is the meaning of philologist?
"philologist" (noun) means someone who studies language history as their job, often collecting words and tracing where they came from.
What is another word for philologist?
Other words for "philologist" include philologue.
What are the different meanings of philologist?
"philologist" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who studies language history as their job, often collecting words and tracing where they came from; 2. A person with a broad devotion to learning and literature; 3. A person who specialises in the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
