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Outline of linguistics


The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to linguistics:

Linguistics is the scientific study of natural language. Someone who engages in this study is called a linguist. Linguistics can be theoretical or applied.

Linguistics can be described as all of the following:

Sub-fields of structure-focused linguistics include:


History of linguistics

When were the basic concepts first described and by whom?

What basic concepts / terms do I have to know to talk about linguistics?

People who had a significant influence on the development of the field


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Wikipedia

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