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sinologue
CIDE DICTIONARY
sinologue, n. [From L. Sinae, an Oriental people mentioned by Ptolemy, or Ar. Sin China or the Chinese + Gr. lo`gos discourse; formed like theologue: cf. F. sinologue.].
A student of China and the Chinese; one versed in the Chinese language, literature, history, politics and culture. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sinologue, n. an expert in sinology.
Etymology
F, formed as SINO- + Gk -logos speaking
ROGET THESAURUS
sinologue
Scholar
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