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James Matisoff

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James Matisoff is an American linguist and Berkeley emeritus professor, noted for directing the Sino-Tibetan Etymological Dictionary project begun in 1987.

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James Matisoff ranks #72 of 201 in the Linguist ranking, behind Matthew Dryer, ahead of J. R. Firth.

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James Matisoff scores 8.36/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Linguist category. Leading Tibeto-Burman scholar; STEDT and handbook work are major resources.
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