Which student of Sapir's became well known as a linguist?
Mary Haas
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Mary Haas was a linguist who studied under Edward Sapir. She became well known for her work on Native American languages, particularly the language of the Pomo people of California. She also worked on other languages, including Chinese and Japanese. Haas was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley for many years.
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