letterato — meaning in English

English meaning

• learned adjective Having extensive knowledge, gained through years of study; scholarly.
• scholar noun A person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject.

Senses

letterato is used for these senses in English:

• learned Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.
• scholar A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge.

learned — full definition

1. adjective Having extensive knowledge, gained through years of study; scholarly.
2. adjective A formal, respectful term used to refer to lawyers or judges in court.

scholar — full definition

1. noun A person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject.
2. noun A student, especially one holding a scholarship.

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