noun
scholar
SKAH-ler/ˈskɑːlər/
A person with deep knowledge who engages in academic study or research.
The scholar compares reference books during concentrated study.
Etymology
The pieces originally described someone belonging to a school: a pupil receiving instruction. The meaning broadened from someone learning under a teacher to a learned person with deep knowledge.
In context
Keep in mind here that Mike was an avid scholar who held a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Semitic studies
More examples
- Several scholars questioned the translation.
- She became a leading scholar of medieval music.
- The visiting scholar presented her findings yesterday.
Forms
scholar · scholars
Similar words
- academic
- Often identifies a university professional rather than scholarly depth itself.
- researcher
- Researcher need not work in academic or humanistic scholarship.