Scholar

/ˈskɒl.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who studies a subject in great detail, particularly in an academic setting.

The scholar presented her research at the annual conference.

A learned person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular field.

He is regarded as a leading scholar in classical literature.

A student who receives financial aid to pursue education.

She was awarded a scholarship and became a scholar at the prestigious university.

From Middle English 'scoler', from Old French 'escolier', from Latin 'scholaris', from 'schola' meaning school.

scholar athlete

An athlete who maintains a high level of academic performance.

scholar's degree

A degree obtained by a scholar, often indicating advanced study.

academic

Relating to education and scholarship.

researcher

A person who conducts academic or scientific research.

pupil

A student under the guidance of a teacher.

Brainiac

He's such a brainiac; he knows everything about history.

Bookworm

She’s a total bookworm, always reading something scholarly.