Synonyms for

Scholar

Verb / ˈskɑ:lɜ: / Another word for scholar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has a great deal of knowledge and is well-educated, especially in one specific area.

Synonyms & similar words

learner student bookman assimilator scholarlyperson academic intellectual educator teacher tutor professor expert specialist authority bookworm brain thinker philosopher researcher student learner pundit savant guru mastermind

Synonyms by register

Formal

academic intellectual erudite sage

Informal

brain egghead bookworm whiz

Literary

sage luminary erudite

Antonyms

student learner novice beginner layperson amateur

Common collocations

  • distinguished scholar
  • leading scholar
  • renowned scholar
  • young scholar
  • former scholar
  • academic scholar
  • legal scholar

Word family

noun scholarship
verb scholar
adjective scholarly

Usage note

While 'scholar' can refer to any student, it most commonly denotes someone engaged in advanced academic study or research. It implies a high level of knowledge and dedication to learning.

Example sentences

  1. The scholar won the Nobel Prize for his research in medicine.
  2. My aunt is a scholar of the French language and culture.
  3. The university hired a new scholar to teach literature.
  4. The scholar's work on climate change has been widely praised.
  5. As a scholar, it is important to constantly learn and grow in your field.

Quotes

  • A scholar's ink lasts longer than a martyr's blood.
  • A scholar without patience is like a lamp without oil.
  • The true scholar is not a man who reads many books, but one who knows their contents.

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