Description: (French Linguist and Educator)
Antoine Meillet was a notable French linguist in the early 20th century who was influenced by prominent figures such as Michel Bréal and Ferdinand de Saussure. He conducted research on various languages, with a focus on Armenian and Old Slavonic, and made significant contributions to comparative linguistics. Meillet held academic positions at respected institutions like the Collège de France and the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales. He mentored a generation of linguists, including well-known names like Émile Benveniste and Georges Dumézil, leaving a lasting impact on French linguistics. Additionally, Meillet was a co-founder of the Revue des études slaves in 1921.