grammarian

/ˈɡræmərɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is an expert in the structure and rules of a language, especially one who teaches or writes about them.

“The grammarian spent years studying the intricacies of ancient languages.”

2. noun

A person who studies the structure and rules of language, especially in relation to a particular period or region.

“The linguist was a renowned grammarian of medieval French.”

Synonyms

  • lexicographer
  • linguist

Antonyms

  • illiterate
  • uneducated