what is a linguist？

A linguist is a person who studies linguistics, which is the scientific study of language and its structure. Linguists analyze language in all its aspects, including its sounds, grammar, meaning, and historical development. They may study specific languages, language families, or language typology. Linguists also investigate how languages are learned, processed by the brain, and used in communication. They may work in academia, research institutions, or applied fields such as language teaching, translation, and speech technology.