noun

intellectualism

intellectualism

His speech was a clear display of intellectualism.

His speech was a clear display of intellectualism.

She rejected intellectualism in favour of practical skills.

She rejected intellectualism in favor of practical skills.

((intellectualism)) intellectualism as a concept His speech was a clear display of intellectualism.

Synonyms: rationalism, reason; Antonyms: emotionalism, anti-intellectualism

From 'intellectual' + '-ism' (a belief or doctrine). 'Intellectual' comes from Latin 'intellectus', meaning 'understanding'.

Think of it as the '-ism' or belief system that values the 'intellect' above all else.

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