sinologue

noun

si·​no·​logue ˈsī-nə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce sinologue (audio)
ˈsi-,
-ˌläg
often capitalized
: a specialist in sinology

Word History

Etymology

French, from sino- + -logue

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sinologue was in 1848

Dictionary Entries Near sinologue

Cite this Entry

“Sinologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinologue. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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