diglottist

/ˌdɪɡˈlɒtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies or is an expert in diglossia, the coexistence of two languages or dialects in one place or community.

“The linguist was a renowned diglottist, having spent years studying the unique dialects of the region.”

Synonyms

  • dialectologist
  • linguist