A linguist is someone who studies language. Linguistics is the scientific study of language, and linguists analyze various aspects of language, including:

• Phonetics: The study of speech sounds.
• Phonology: The study of sound systems and abstract sound units.
• Morphology: The study of word formation.
• Syntax: The study of sentence structure.
• Semantics: The study of meaning.
• Pragmatics: The study of language use in context.
• Historical Linguistics: The study of language change over time.
• Sociolinguistics: The study of language in society.
• Psycholinguistics: The study of the psychological aspects of language.

Linguists may work in various settings, including academia, research institutions, government agencies, and private industries. They may be involved in language documentation, language teaching, language technology development, and language policy.

For further information, you may refer to:

• The Linguistic Society of America