linguistics, philology
(noun) the humanistic study of language and literature
linguistics
(noun) the scientific study of language
Source: WordNet® 3.1
linguistics (uncountable)
The scientific study of language.
• glossology, glottology
• linguistry
• speechlore
• See also linguistics
• linguicists
Source: Wiktionary
Lin*guis"tics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. linguistique.]
Definition: The science of languages, or of the origin, signification, and application of words; glossology.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 June 2024
(verb) refuse to accept or acknowledge; “I reject the idea of starting a war”; “The journal rejected the student’s paper”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
