Birthdate: June 17, 1890
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Keighley, England
Died: December 14, 1960
J. R. Firth, an influential English linguist, played a significant role in the development of British linguistics in the 1950s. Renowned for his work in phonology, syntax, and semantics, Firth introduced innovative theories such as contextual meaning and the importance of studying language in its social context. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of linguistics, influencing the understanding and study of language.
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