Noam Chomsky is a renowned linguist and philosopher who has made significant contributions to the field of linguistics. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern linguistics and is credited with revolutionizing the field. His theories on language acquisition, syntax, and semantics have had a profound impact on the way linguistics is studied today. He is also known for his political activism and his critiques of U.S. foreign policy. Noam Chomsky is often referred to by his first name, Noam, or by his last name, Chomsky. His full name is Avram Noam Chomsky.