scholar — a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɑːlər/
Example Sentences
- The absent-minded scholar forgot his own birthday but remembered every detail about ancient Roman coins.
- As a Google Scholar, she published over 50 research papers on artificial intelligence.
- The young scholar's thesis was so boring that even his coffee fell asleep.
scholar
NOUN[/ˈskɑːlər/]
a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university
The scholar spent years studying ancient history at the university.
The young scholar discovered an important historical document. (Books + Researcher → Scholar)
The scholar completed years of research and finally discovered an ancient temple.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin scholaris (of school), which ultimately traces to Greek scholē (leisure, learning). In ancient Greece, the term referred to individuals who devoted their leisure time to philosophical and scholarly pursuits.
Breakdown
scholaris (Latin: of school, scholarly) + -ar (agent suffix) → scholar. The Latin term itself derives from Greek scholē (leisure, time for learning), as formal education was historically pursued during periods of free time.
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📝Examples
“The absent-minded scholar forgot his own birthday but remembered every detail about ancient Roman coins.”
“As a Google Scholar, she published over 50 research papers on artificial intelligence.”
“The young scholar's thesis was so boring that even his coffee fell asleep.”
“Many international scholars attend the annual conference on climate change.”
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