Sinologist

[ sahy-nol-uh-jist, si- ]

noun

1. a person who specializes in Sinology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sinologist¹

1830–40; Sinologue ( Sino-, -logue ) + -ist

Example Sentences

Fortunately, the delegation had a famed Sinologist as a guide: Merle Goldman.

From New York Times

“Chinese strategy has a tremendous concern with manipulating the other side’s view,” said Michael Pillsbury, a leading Sinologist who has worked on China policy with multiple U.S. administrations.

From Washington Times

In his first meeting with President Bill Clinton in 1993, he delivered a long, leaden lecture, prompting Clinton, who could not get a word in, to joke, “I should have brought my saxophone along to get some practice in,” according to a biography of Mr. Jiang by American Sinologist Bruce Gilley.

From Washington Post

“In death, Hu Yaobang became a heroic martyr, while in life he didn’t enjoy that reputation at all,” said Geremie R. Barmé, a Sinologist in New Zealand.

From New York Times

“In this view, the party is the arbiter of all Chineseness,” said Geremie R. Barmé, a Sinologist in New Zealand.

From New York Times