grammarian
Meaning
- A person who studies grammar, either scientifically or (traditionally) unscientifically.
- (broadly) A person who pedantically critiques the grammar of others' speech or writing, especially when unscientifically and misguidedly.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle English gramarien, from Middle French gramarien, gramairien.
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