LINGUIST - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a specialist in linguistics

Categories: Scientist

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a person who speaks more than one language

Categories: Person, Individual, Someone, Somebody, Mortal, Soul

Synonyms

Linguistic scientist, Linguist, Polyglot

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "linguist" comes from Latin lingua.

🔗 Related Words

ist – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.