philomath

[ fil-uh-math ]

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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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Word History and Origins

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

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Example Sentences

A year later he entered the ministry of the United Brethren church and for four years was minister at the college in Philomath.

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He kept a classical and mathematical school which was well supported, and called himself a philomath, whatever that meant.

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It was at the Philomath Club—a wonderful night of battle, wherein Ernest bearded the masters in their lair.

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No visitors were allowed, while it was the Philomath's policy to permit none of its discussions to get into the papers.

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She was appalled by what she had done in bringing this firebrand before her blessed Philomath Club.

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