Meaning of the word scholar in English

What does scholar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scholar

US /ˈskɑː.lɚ/

UK /ˈskɑː.lɚ/

a person who studies a great deal and has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject

Example:

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She is a renowned scholar of ancient history.

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He dedicated his life to being a biblical scholar.

Synonym:

academic intellectual savant researcher expert

a student who has been awarded a scholarship

Example:

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She received a scholarship and became a scholar at the prestigious university.

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The program supports young scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Synonym:

fellow grantee awardee

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