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philologist

/ˌfɪləˈlɒdʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does philologist mean?

noun

A person who studies languages, especially ancient or historical languages, and their structure, development, and relationship to other languages. A philologist may also be a scholar of literature, particularly in the context of language and its evolution.

Example

"The philologist spent years studying the ancient texts to understand the nuances of the language."

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