learned society
noun
an organization devoted to the scholarly study of a particular field or discipline, as modern languages, psychology, or history.
Origin of learned society
1First recorded in 1670–80
Words Nearby learned society
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How to use learned society in a sentence
If that were so, he would be more likely after treasure for himself than information for a learned society.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI | Robert Louis StevensonI was hoping, in the interests of folklore, to preserve them for some learned society's private printing press.
Tramping on Life | Harry KempA distinguished archæologist, sir, a corresponding member of every learned society in Europe—reduced to these extremities!
The Brass Bottle | F. AnsteyThe real origin of Hill's attack on this learned society is somewhat obscure.
Still, we will record it here for a certain learned society.
Theodore Watts-Dunton | James Douglas
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