noun.
A human translator; an interpreter, especially in the armed forces.
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noun.
a person who speaks more than one language
noun.
a specialist in linguistics
Word Usage
"And although the linguist is sure she can rise to the task, she isn't at all certain she won't swoon under his frankly sensuous gaze before her job is done."