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Philology is the study of languages, their history, development, and relationships between them. It involves examining texts, manuscripts, and other written records to study the evolution of language and literature of different cultures. Philology also involves studying the importance of language in culture, history, and society. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines linguistics, literature, history, anthropology, and cultural studies. Philologists aim to understand the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of ancient and modern languages and their influence on society and culture. Some famous philologists include Friedrich Nietzsche, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Noam Chomsky.