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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

scientist go
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

linguist, linguistic scientist
a specialist in linguistics

noun.person

10 Subcategories

computational linguist go
someone trained in computer science and linguistics who uses computers for natural language processing
grammarian, syntactician go
a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax
Hebraist go
linguist specializing in the Hebrew language
lexicographer, lexicologist go
a compiler or writer of a dictionary
neurolinguist go
someone trained in neuroscience and linguistics who studies brain processes during language production and reception
phonetician go
a specialist in phonetics
phonologist go
a specialist in phonology
psycholinguist go
a person (usually a psychologist but sometimes a linguist) who studies the psychological basis of human language
semanticist, semiotician go
a specialist in the study of meaning
sociolinguist go
a linguist who studies the social and cultural factors that influence linguistic communication