scholar
Translation
scholar, academic, student
Examples
She is a respected scholar of ancient history.
She is a respected scholar of ancient history.
He was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University.
He was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University.
Grammar Patterns
((a scholar of sth.)) an expert in a particular subject She is a scholar of medieval literature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: academic, intellectual, expert
Etymology
From Late Latin 'scholaris' meaning 'of a school', from 'schola' meaning 'school'.
Memory Tips
A 'scholar' is someone who has been to 'school' for a very long time and has become an expert.