Exolinguistics
Exolinguistics, also known as xenolinguistics, was a branch of linguistics centering on the study of alien languages, including their phonology and syntax. One who studied exolinguistics was known as an exolinguist.

Hoshi Sato was an exolinguist who graduated second in her class and later became Jonathan Archer's first choice for the mission aboard  in 2151. She reasoned the importance of her role by stating that, "every inhabited world we come to is going to be filled with language. Some will have hundreds of them. He needs me here." ()

In an alternate reality, 's focus of study as a cadet at Starfleet Academy was in xenolinguistics.  impressed Uhura when he demonstrated knowledge of the study, as she had originally thought that he was merely "a dumb hick who only had  with farm animals." Later, when trying to convince Captain  that the  was about to be ambushed by Romulans,  described her as unmatched in this field. ()

Before studying musical composition, Sek took exolinguistics. He found the science too theoretical. ()

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