learned society

noun

1. an organization devoted to the scholarly study of a particular field or discipline, as modern languages, psychology, or history.

Word History and Origins

Origin of learned society¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

If that were so, he would be more likely after treasure for himself than information for a learned society.

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I was hoping, in the interests of folklore, to preserve them for some learned society's private printing press.

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A distinguished archæologist, sir, a corresponding member of every learned society in Europe—reduced to these extremities!

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The real origin of Hill's attack on this learned society is somewhat obscure.

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Still, we will record it here for a certain learned society.

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