grammarian, grammarianism 1. One versed in the knowledge of grammar, or of language generally; a philologist; often signifying also a writer about, or a teacher of grammar. 2. Someone who is very skilled in grammar. 3. A writer on grammar, especially one who espouses or advocates prescriptive rules. Quotations... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3002/