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jespersen

/ˈjɛs.pər.sən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈjɛs.pər.sən/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname of a notable individual, such as a Danish linguist known for his work on English grammar and language evolution.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно фамилия известного лица, например датского лингвиста, известного своими работами по английской грамматике и эволюции языка.
  1. Danish linguist C1 formal

    Otto Jespersen was a Danish linguist known for his work on English grammar and language evolution.

    • Jespersen's work on the history of English is still influential.
    • Many students of linguistics study Jespersen's theories.
    • His book 'Growth and Structure of the English Language' is a classic.

    🇷🇺Датский лингвист