Grammarian
noun
A person who studies and teaches the rules of a language.
As a grammarian, Mary is well-versed in the intricacies of English syntax and structure.

Often appears as...
- the renowned grammarian
- professional grammarian
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Academic
noun
A person who studies and teaches the rules of a language.
As a grammarian, Mary is well-versed in the intricacies of English syntax and structure.

Often appears as...
- the renowned grammarian
- professional grammarian
Usage tips
Academic
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Specialized Knowledge
Grammarians have specialized knowledge which goes beyond everyday language use.

Discussing phonology, the grammarian pointed out the subtle sound patterns.
Professional Role
Grammarians often work in academic settings, helping to shape language education.

The university employed a new grammarian to reform its language courses.
Critical Analysis
A grammarian critically analyses language, understanding its rules and logic.

The grammarian shared her analysis of sentence structures in different languages.
Specialized Knowledge
Grammarians have specialized knowledge which goes beyond everyday language use.

Discussing phonology, the grammarian pointed out the subtle sound patterns.
Professional Role
Grammarians often work in academic settings, helping to shape language education.

The university employed a new grammarian to reform its language courses.
Critical Analysis
A grammarian critically analyses language, understanding its rules and logic.

The grammarian shared her analysis of sentence structures in different languages.
Specialized Knowledge
Grammarians have specialized knowledge which goes beyond everyday language use.

Discussing phonology, the grammarian pointed out the subtle sound patterns.
Professional Role
Grammarians often work in academic settings, helping to shape language education.

The university employed a new grammarian to reform its language courses.
Critical Analysis
A grammarian critically analyses language, understanding its rules and logic.

The grammarian shared her analysis of sentence structures in different languages.
Video examples
The nit-picking glory of...
its support pipes and wires leaning forward like when you open a box of linguine and it slides out.] This would never have got past the grammarian in the days of yore. But what could I do? Technically, the "like" should be an "as," but it sounds ridiculous,
Video examples
The nit-picking glory of...
its support pipes and wires leaning forward like when you open a box of linguine and it slides out.] This would never have got past the grammarian in the days of yore. But what could I do? Technically, the "like" should be an "as," but it sounds ridiculous,
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Dorothy Kilgallen
American Actress
I am not a grammarian. Maybe my style is eccentric.

Quote examples
Dorothy Kilgallen
American Actress
I am not a grammarian. Maybe my style is eccentric.

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