Philologist
Philologist
Philologist (/fɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/; from the Greek φίλος, philos, "love" and λόγος, logos, "word, reason") is a specialist in philology, the study of language in oral and written historical sources.
Etymology
The term "philologist" originates from the Greek words φίλος (philos), meaning "love", and λόγος (logos), meaning "word, reason". It was first used in the 19th century to denote a love of learning and literature.
Role and Responsibilities
A philologist studies languages and their development. They may specialize in a particular language or group of languages. Their work often involves studying ancient texts and manuscripts, deciphering languages, and studying language patterns and changes over time. They may also study the cultural and historical contexts in which languages are used.
Related Terms
- Linguist: A person skilled in foreign languages.
- Etymologist: A person who studies the origin and history of words.
- Historical linguistics: The study of language change over time.
- Comparative linguistics: The study of the relationships between languages.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Philologist
- Wikipedia's article - Philologist
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