This article explores the contributions of prominent American linguists in the 21st century, highlighting their influence across various subfields of linguistics including syntax, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language documentation, and computational linguistics. It discusses the continued impact of foundational figures like Noam Chomsky and William Labov, as well as the innovative work of contemporary scholars such as Steven Pinker, Elissa Newport, Dan Jurafsky, and others. The article emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of modern linguistic research, showcasing how these linguists have advanced our understanding of language in relation to cognition, society, education, and technology. By examining their achievements, this study illustrates how American linguists continue to shape both the theoretical and practical dimensions of language science in the 21st century.

American linguists, 21st-century linguistics, sociolinguistics

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