Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semiotician
noun
/ˌsɛmɪəˈtɪʃən/
Definition
A semiotician is an expert or scholar who studies semiotics, which is the theory and study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
Examples
- Ferdinand de Saussure is often considered the father of modern semiotics, influencing many semioticians today.
- The semiotician examined the cultural symbols present in the advertisement to understand its impact.
Meaning
Semioticians analyze how meaning is created and communicated through signs, including languages, gestures, images, and other forms of representation.
Synonyms
- semiotic scholar
- semiotics expert
