What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
grammatist
Example
As a grammatist, she was able to identify the errors in the student's essay. [grammatist: noun]
Example
He spent years studying linguistics to become a grammatist. [grammatist: noun]
grammarian
Example
The grammarian explained the difference between 'who' and 'whom'. [grammarian: noun]
Example
She became a grammarian after years of teaching English as a second language. [grammarian: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Grammarian is more commonly used than grammatist in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between grammatist and grammarian?
While grammatist may have a more formal or academic connotation, grammarian can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
