What is another word for glottologists?
Pronunciation: [ɡlətˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪsts] (IPA) 
Glottologists are linguists who study the structure, function, and variations of languages and speech sounds. Synonyms for glottologists include linguists, philologists, phonologists, phoneticians, dialectologists, sociolinguists, and language scientists. Linguists study languages and their relations, while philologists focus on historical and literary aspects of written languages. Phonologists and phoneticians analyze speech sounds and their production and perception. Dialectologists investigate regional variations within languages. Sociolinguists explore the social and cultural context of language use. Finally, language scientists have a multidisciplinary approach to language study, which includes elements of mathematics, computer science and cognitive psychology. Regardless of the specific area of focus, all of these professionals share an interest in the complexities of language and how it functions in society.
