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As a linguist, my knowledge is grounded in the study of languages, their structures, histories, and the social and cultural factors shaping them. To explain the principles of my knowledge, I will break down the essential aspects of linguistics I have come across.

1. Phonetics and Phonology: This area concerns the sounds of languages, their production, perception, and patterns. I study how different languages use and combine sounds to create words and convey meaning.

2. Morphology: This focuses on the internal structure of words and the formation of words through the combination of morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning in a language. I analyze how words are created and evolved over time.

3. Syntax: Syntax deals with the structure of sentences and how words are combined to form grammatical sentences. I compare different languages' sentence structure rules to gain insight into the universal aspects of language.

4. Semantics and Pragmatics: These fields focus on meaning at the word and sentence level (semantics) and how context affects meaning (pragmatics). I investigate how meaning is conveyed and interpreted to understand the relationship between language and thought.

5. Sociolinguistics and Anthropological Linguistics: These areas explore the relationship between language and society or culture, as well as the impact of social factors on language use and change. I examine language variation and its role in shaping identities and communities.