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# Peter Trudgill

(1943)   Linguist

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Peter Trudgill is a linguist.

## Quick Facts About Peter Trudgill

Born November 7, 1943

Profession Linguist

## About Peter Trudgill

British linguist... \| Peter Trudgill is an English sociolinguist, academic and author.

##  Quotes by Peter Trudgill

> [“Because language and society are so closely linked, it is possible, in some cases, to encourage social change by directing attention towards…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-trudgill/because-language-and-society-are-so-closely-linked-it-is-possible-in/)

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> [“. . . irrational attitudes and discriminatory decisions, often made by governments or other official bodies acting out of ignorance or prejudice,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-trudgill/irrational-attitudes-and-discriminatory-decisions-often-made-by/)

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