schoolman
a person versed in scholastic learning or engaged in scholastic pursuits.
(sometimes initial capital letter) a master in one of the schools or universities of the Middle Ages; one of the medieval writers who dealt with theology and philosophy after the methods of scholasticism.
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The first is the learning of the theologian, the schoolman; the latter is the learning of the practical Christian.
Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions | George S. BoutwellOmnia exeunt in mysterium, says a schoolman; that is, There is nothing, the absolute ground of which is not a Mystery.
Aids to Reflection | Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThe person who renewed the contest was Eck the schoolman, Luther's old friend, and the author of the Obelisks.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2 | J. H. Merle D'AubignThe Introductio ad Theologiam of the famous Ablard, another schoolman, was fatal to him.
Books Fatal to Their Authors | P. H. DitchfieldAlready the British schoolman, Duns Scotus, asked, 'whether it was impossible for matter to think?'
Socialism: Utopian and Scientific | Frederick Engels
British Dictionary definitions for schoolman (1 of 2)
/ (ˈskuːlmən) /
(sometimes capital) a scholar versed in the learning of the Schoolmen
rare, mainly US a professional educator or teacher
British Dictionary definitions for Schoolman (2 of 2)
/ (ˈskuːlmən) /
(sometimes not capital) a master in one of the schools or universities of the Middle Ages who was versed in scholasticism; scholastic
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