book learning

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noun

knowledge acquired by reading books, as distinguished from that obtained through observation and experience.
formal education: She thought that common sense was just as important as book learning.

Origin of book learning

First recorded in 1580–90

Related formsbook-learn·ed

[boo k-lur-nid, -lurnd] /ˈbʊkˌlɜr nɪd, -ˌlɜrnd/, adjective

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