Meaning of the word intellectual in English

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intellectual

US /ˌɪn.t̬əlˈek.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˌɪn.t̬əlˈek.tʃu.əl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the intellect

Example:
He has great intellectual abilities.
The discussion was very intellectual.

Noun

1.

a person possessing a highly developed intellect

Example:
She is known as a leading intellectual in her field.
The conference attracted many prominent intellectuals.
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