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

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

Some scholars believe the now-offensive term originated from the Algonquin language, which was spoken by many tribes on the East Coast, and originally meant “woman,” but was later corrupted by European colonists.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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