American linguist

An American linguist is a scholar who studies language, focusing on aspects such as its structure, meaning, and how it evolves over time. They explore various languages spoken in the United States and around the world, examining grammar, phonetics, and semantics, as well as how language reflects culture and society. Linguists may also investigate how people acquire language, understand it, and use it in communication. Their work contributes to our understanding of human interaction and cognition, and can have practical applications in fields like education, artificial intelligence, and translation.