Petar Atanasov (born 25 December 1939)[1] is a Megleno-Romanian linguist from North Macedonia.

His scientific interests include lexicography and Aromanian, Megleno-Romanian and Romance linguistics.

Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje.

[2] In 1995, the Office of the French Prime Minister issued the distinction Knight of the Order of Academic Palms to Atanasov for "his services to French culture".

[3] In 2011, Atanasov was awarded the medal Merit for the Education by the Office of President of Romania.