anglist
|an-glist|
C2
/ˈæŋɡlɪst/
English language/literature specialist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anglist' originates from German, specifically the word 'Anglist', where 'Angl-' referred to 'English' and '-ist' meant 'a specialist or expert'.
Historical Evolution
'Anglist' was borrowed from German 'Anglist', and became the modern English word 'anglist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who studies English language or literature', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialist in English language or literature, especially as an academic discipline.
The anglist presented a paper on Shakespeare's influence on modern drama.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/09 04:51