scholar
9 synonyms and 2 antonyms for scholar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use scholar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
leading scholar
a scholar of
Rhodes Scholar
Etymology
From Old English scōlere ("learner"), from Late Latin scholāris, from schola ("school"), ultimately from Greek skholē ("leisure, learned discussion").
Full origin of scholar →Frequently asked questions
What does “scholar” mean?
The word “scholar” means a person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject. In plain terms, someone highly knowledgeable in an academic field, or a student on a scholarship.
How do you pronounce “scholar”?
“Scholar” is pronounced SKO-luh (/ˈskɑlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scholar” in a sentence?
Here is “scholar” used in a sentence: “She is a respected scholar of medieval European history.”
What part of speech is “scholar”?
“Scholar” is a noun.
Where does the word “scholar” come from?
The word “scholar” comes from Late Latin. From Old English scōlere ("learner"), from Late Latin scholāris, from schola ("school"), ultimately from Greek skholē ("leisure, learned discussion").
Is “scholar” a common word?
“Scholar” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “scholar” have?
“Scholar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject.
What is the difference between a scholar and a student?
A student is anyone who is learning a subject, at any level. A scholar is someone with deep, expert knowledge of a subject, though the word can also refer specifically to a student who holds a scholarship.
What is the difference between a scholar and an academic?
Both work with learning and research, but 'academic' usually implies a formal position at a university or college. 'Scholar' emphasizes deep, specialized knowledge and can apply to independent experts who hold no institutional post.
What is the difference between a scholar and an intellectual?
An intellectual engages broadly and often publicly with ideas across many topics. A scholar is defined by specialized, expert knowledge of one particular field, so the terms overlap but are not identical.
