Joseph Greenberg
American linguist and typologist
Born
May 28th, 1915
110 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of linguistics. Developed a classification system for languages based on their structural features. Published influential works on language universals and typology, establishing the Greenbergian typology framework utilized in linguistic studies. Conducted extensive research on the African languages and proposed hypotheses on their relationships, influencing future research in historical linguistics. Held academic positions at prestigious institutions, shaping the study of language through teaching and mentorship.
Developed the Greenbergian typology framework
Classified languages based on structural features
Conducted extensive research on African languages
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