dialectologist

[ dahy-uh-lek-tol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a specialist in dialectology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dialectologist¹

First recorded in 1880–85; dialectolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

The turtle-necked Lucifer proceeds to offer a brief yet comprehensive master class in his personal art of seduction: the offhand compliment about Jade’s smile, the display of his “amateur dialectologist” party trick, the intimation she might be out of Nate’s league.

From New York Times

Fingered speech is perfect for the dialectologist who wants lots of data but is short of time.

From Economist

Prof David Britain, a dialectologist from the University of Bern in Switzerland, said the app might also shed light on the two pronunciations of the word "scone".

From BBC