ferdinand de saussure

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Noun ferdinand de saussure has 1 sense

de Saussure, Ferdinand de Saussure, Saussure - Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)
--₁ is a kind of linguist, polyglot

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Ferdinand de Saussure

Definition: Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) was a Swiss linguist and semiotician who is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern linguistics. He was known for his influential theories on the structure and nature of language.

Part of Speech: Proper noun (person)

Sense:

A Swiss linguist and semiotician known for his groundbreaking work in linguistics.

Sample Sentences:

Ferdinand de Saussure's ideas have had a significant impact on the field of linguistics.
Many contemporary linguists continue to study and build upon the theories proposed by Ferdinand de Saussure.

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