scholar

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has attained a high level of knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

  - "The scholar is an expert in ancient Greek literature."
  - "She is a renowned scholar in the field of mathematics."

• noun

  A person who pursues higher education and learning.

  - "He is a scholar at a prestigious university."
  - "The young boy aspires to become a scholar one day."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɒlə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

academic , erudite , learned person , savant , scholarly person , expert , specialist , pupil , student

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scholar
colleague , regulate , magnate , medicate

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Variants

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scholar , scholars , Rhodes scholar , Rhodes scholars

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'escolier', meaning 'schoolboy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scholar' comes from the Latin word 'schola', which means 'school'.

2. Scholars in medieval Europe were often monks or nuns who lived in monasteries and dedicated their lives to learning.

3. There is a famous quote by Confucius: 'Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.'

4. The first university was founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1088 AD, and it was primarily for scholars and students.

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Related Concepts

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1. scholarship: Financial aid given to students to help pay for their education.

2. scholarly: Relating to or characterized by a scholar or scholars.

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Culture

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Scholars have played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. They have made groundbreaking discoveries, contributed to literature, and shaped our understanding of the world.

How to Memorize "scholar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a stack of books, wearing glasses and sitting in a library.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scholar' with the word 'knowledge'.
   - Think of a wise and learned person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SCHOLAR to remember the different meanings: Scholar is Someone Cultured, Honored, Open-minded, Learning Always, and Respected.

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