learned society
noun
an organization devoted to the scholarly study of a particular field or discipline, as modern languages, psychology, or history.
Nearby words
learned, learned borrowing, learned drive, learned helplessness, learned profession, learned society, learnedly, learner, learner's chain, learning, learning curve
Origin of learned society
First recorded in 1670–80
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