scholar

[ skol-er ]

noun

1. a learned or erudite person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.

   Synonyms: savant

2. a student; pupil.
3. a student who has been awarded a scholarship.

scholar

/ ˈskɒlə /

noun

1. a learned person, esp in the humanities
2. a person, esp a child, who studies; pupil
3. a student of merit at an educational establishment who receives financial aid, esp from an endowment given for such a purpose
4. a school pupil

Derived Forms

• ˈscholarliness, noun
• ˈscholarly, adjective

Other Words From

• scholar·less adjective
• non·scholar noun
• non·scholar·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scholar¹

First recorded before 1000; from Late Latin scholāris, equivalent to Latin schol(a) school ¹ + -āris -ar ¹; replacing Middle English scoler(e), Old English scolere, from Late Latin, as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of scholar¹

C14: from Old French escoler, via Late Latin from Latin schola school ¹

Synonym Study

See pupil ¹.

Example Sentences

Magyar, a scholar of autocracy, isn’t interested in calling Donald Trump a fascist.

From Salon

Naga scholars and experts protested against the sale.

From BBC

A scholar and law professor, Benny Tai first rose to prominence in 2014 when he founded the pro-democracy Occupy Central movement along with two others.

From BBC

One reason for the prevalence of Chinese in the state: The University of California system, which receives billions of dollars in federal grants and hosts a significant number of Chinese scholars and students.

From Los Angeles Times

Each episode contains a panel discussion with Scorsese and theological scholars and experts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• academic
• doctor
• intellectual
• philosopher
• professor
• scientist
• student
• teacher