HRVATSKI LINGVIST DALIBOR BROZOVIĆ

The article analyses the linguistic oeuvre of Dalibor Brozović with additional comments on his various scientific interests. What is emphasized is his versatility, his work in sociolinguistics, genetic linguistics and linguistic typology, as well as his various efforts in suitably describing the Croatian language. It is found that Dalibor Brozović has contributed considerably to the modernization of Croatian linguistics, and that he approached the study of Croatian from a new general linguistic framework. An expert in Slavonic Studies and Comparative Linguistics, he was successful in studying other languages as well, contributing on a global level to the field of standard language typology. His oeuvre is marked by a wide area of competence, a modern approach, daring and lucidity in research techniques, and ean laborate and delicate style.