Scholar
'skɒlər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it.
'skɒlər
A learned person.
The conference attracted scholars from around the world.
💡 Simply: A scholar is like a super-smart student or teacher who knows a LOT about a specific subject. They're always learning and sharing their knowledge, like a cool professor or history expert who loves to tell you interesting facts!
👶 For kids: A scholar is someone who is very smart and knows a lot about a subject because they study it.
More Examples
She is a distinguished scholar of ancient history.
His reputation as a scholar precedes him.
How It's Used
"The university invited renowned scholars to give lectures."
"Many early scholars preserved ancient texts."
A person who receives financial aid for educational purposes.
'skɒlər
A recipient of a grant or scholarship.
She was a brilliant scholar and had several publications.
💡 Simply: A scholar can also mean someone who gets money to help pay for their school! Imagine a super-smart kid who gets a special award that helps them go to college or take classes—that person is also a scholar.
👶 For kids: Sometimes, scholar means someone who gets help to pay for school.
More Examples
The university is committed to supporting its scholars.
The scholarship made her dream of studying abroad a reality.
How It's Used
"The aspiring musician was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious conservatory, so he's going to be a scholar there."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
a man/woman of letters
A person who is skilled in writing, especially literature or scholarly work.
"He was a true man of letters, a writer known for his depth of knowledge and beautiful prose."
From Middle English scolere, from Old French escoler, from Latin scholaris ('student, pupil'), from schola ('school'), from Ancient Greek σχολή (skholḗ, 'leisure, learned discussion').
The term 'scholar' has been used for centuries to describe individuals dedicated to learning and intellectual pursuits. It was particularly important in the context of the early universities and the preservation of knowledge during the Renaissance.
Memory tip
Think of 'scholar' like a 'school' star, someone who shines with knowledge.