philomath

[ fil-uh-math ]

/ ˈfɪl əˌmæθ /

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noun

a person who loves learning and studying:I describe myself as a philomath, with a genuine love of learning and a great passion for my chosen subjects.

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Origin of philomath

First recorded in 1610–20; from Greek philomathḗs “loving learning,” equivalent to philo- + Greek -mathēs “(having) learned”; see polymath

Words nearby philomath

Philo Judaeus, philol., philologian, philologist, philology, philomath, philomel, Philomela, Philomelides, philopena, philophobia

How to use philomath in a sentence

A year later he entered the ministry of the United Brethren church and for four years was minister at the college in Philomath.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
He kept a classical and mathematical school which was well supported, and called himself a philomath, whatever that meant.
Mated from the Morgue|John Augustus O'Shea
It was at the Philomath Club—a wonderful night of battle, wherein Ernest bearded the masters in their lair.
The Iron Heel|Jack London
No visitors were allowed, while it was the Philomath's policy to permit none of its discussions to get into the papers.
The Iron Heel|Jack London

She was appalled by what she had done in bringing this firebrand before her blessed Philomath Club.
The Iron Heel|Jack London