Grammarian - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Grammarian :  (noun)

1: a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax [syn: syntactician]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Grammarian : \Gram*ma"ri*an\, n. [Cf. F. grammairien.] 1. One versed in grammar, or the construction of languages; a philologist.

Note: ``The term was used by the classic ancients as a term of honorable distinction for all who were considered learned in any art or faculty whatever.'' --Brande & C.

2. One who writes on, or teaches, grammar.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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