Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semanticist
Noun
/sɪˈmæn.tɪ.sɪst/
Definition
A semanticist is a scholar or expert who studies the meaning of words and their interpretations.
Examples
- As a semanticist, she focused on how language conveys meaning in context.
- The seminar featured a renowned semanticist presenting his latest research on word usage.
- Semanticists often collaborate with psychologists to explore how language affects thought processes.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who specializes in semantics, which is the branch of linguistics concerned with meaning.
Synonyms
- Lexicographer
- Linguist
- Philologist
