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Scholar (Noun)

Meaning 1

A learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Scholarly Person
  • Bookman
  • Student

Hypernyms

  • Intellect

Hyponyms

  • Booklover
  • Book Lover
  • Theologizer
  • Dr.
  • Medieval Schoolman
  • Pundit
  • Generalist
  • Masorite
  • Schoolman
  • Scholastic
  • Alum
  • Savant
  • Theologist
  • Historiographer
  • Bookworm
  • Post Doc
  • Kabbalist
  • Alumna
  • Shakespearean
  • Grad
  • Valedictory Speaker
  • Massorete
  • Salutatory Speaker
  • Learned Person
  • Graduate
  • Theologiser

Related Words

  • Scholarly (adjective)
  • Scholarship (noun)

Meaning 2

A student who holds a scholarship.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • As a scholar at the university, Emily received a full-ride scholarship that covered her tuition, fees, and living expenses.
  • The donor organization required their scholar to maintain a high GPA in order to renew their funding each semester.
  • James, a junior and scholarship recipient, felt pressure to live up to his donor's expectations and represent his institution well.
  • Because of the scholar award, Amanda was able to participate in unpaid internships that enriched her learning experience.
  • Alexandra was overjoyed to receive news that she was a new scholar in her field of study and was eligible to apply for future awards.

Hypernyms

  • Educatee
  • Pupil

Related Words

  • Scholarship (noun)

Meaning 3

Someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • She was a diligent scholar, always eager to learn from her teacher and absorb new knowledge.
  • The young scholar devoured books on history and science, soaking up information like a sponge.
  • As a scholar of ancient languages, he was able to decipher the mysterious inscription on the stone tablet.
  • The school recognized her as an outstanding scholar, awarding her a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
  • The young scholar listened intently to her mentor's words, internalizing the valuable lessons and guidance.

Synonyms

  • Assimilator
  • Learner

Hypernyms

  • Somebody
  • Soul
  • Someone
  • Person
  • Mortal

Hyponyms

  • Swot
  • Memorizer
  • Quick Study
  • Tutee
  • Wonk
  • Dweeb
  • Nerd

Related Words

  • Scholarship (noun)
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