What is linguist?

A linguist is a professional who studies and researches language related aspects such as grammar, phonetics, semantics, syntax, and social aspects of communication. They mainly focus on the way language is used, its structure, how different languages are related to one another, and how language changes over time. They also examine how people learn language, create new words, and how they communicate in different cultures and societies. Linguists work in various fields such as language education, translation, interpretation, language technology, speech pathology, and communication disorders. They may also work in academic institutions, research organizations, government departments, and private companies.