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

Other Word Forms

• scholarless adjective
• nonscholar noun
• nonscholarly adjective
• scholarliness noun
• scholarly 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

For some scholars, these actions appear rooted in the psychology of an unrestrained politician with an overdeveloped ego.

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The court's reliance on this shadow docket has been criticised by left-leaning legal scholars and politicians as an improper use of the court's authority.

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Robert W. Fieseler is a journalist investigating marginalized groups and a scholar excavating forgotten histories.

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Its push to attract top academics has already led some high-profile scholars to leave US institutions and join Chinese universities.

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Constitutional scholars — and some prominent conservative pundits — ridiculed Bondi’s claims as contrary to the 1st Amendment.

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Related Words

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