(archaic, historical) An interpreter, especially one interpreting between European and non-European languages in colonial contexts.

plural of linguister

One who studies linguistics. / A person skilled in languages. / A human translator; an interpreter, especially in the armed forces.

Of or relating to language. / Of or relating to linguistics. / (computing) Relating to a computer language.

The scientific study of language.

In the manner of linguistics. / From a linguistic perspective.

plural of linguist

linguistic

Alternative spelling of missionary-linguist

A missionary who seeks to study a people's language in order to facilitate religious conversion.