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Languages master? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

linguist

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'languages master?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for linguist that I've seen before include "Language expert" , "One proficient in languages" , "He speaks in tongues" , "One skilled in languages" , "Polyglot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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