scholar

noun

ˈskä-lər How to pronounce scholar (audio)
Definition of scholarnext
1
as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act

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2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece

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3
as in student
one who attends a school a competition for promising young scholars from across the country

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Recent Examples of scholar Nevertheless, some religious scholars worry that damage was done the moment that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared that a public execution would take place. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 As the New York Times reported last month, the company has even sought out religious scholars to discuss its efforts to instill the AI system with a sense of morality. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026 These short-term, cultural exchange visas are used by scholars, lab researchers, and visiting professors at universities and federal research laboratories. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 That is the theory of Angela Stent, a leading Russia scholar who served as national-intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia during the Bush Administration. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
  1. teacher
  2. expert
  3. student
  4. sage
  5. master
  6. pupil
  7. pundit
  8. virtuoso
Noun
  • In 2024, two Michigan high school students were sitting in the bleachers during a student-teacher basketball game when their physical education teacher collapsed from cardiac arrest.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • When the Gulf state launched its golden visa in 2019, the government offered 10-year residency to people who could invest at least $545,000 into property as well as to researchers, teachers and specialized talent.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • They are usually still protected by maternal antibodies, experts say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Rockefeller Foundation has just published a policy proposal – developed in partnership with leading experts – that details how a Growth and Investment Reset could work.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • Advertisement France has never seen so many violent incidents in a movement made up largely of high school students.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The student is at the reunification center waiting to be reunited with his parents, aunt Mindy Corely said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of student
Noun
  • Bhusri—sage, sincere, and steadfast in leading from the trenches—has empowered a crew of young leaders, including Hellermark, to help lead the charge.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 2026 sheer trend tends to incorporate more muted colors, fitting with de Ramon’s choice of sage.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sage
Noun
  • Named the After Series, Anastassiades drew inspiration from Danish masters like Kaare Klint and Poul Kjærholm.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After graduating, Tatham went to UCLA for a masters in architecture.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
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  • Wearing impractical stilettos and clutching a massive Stanley cup, Trina is introduced to her new pupils.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Initially driven by high school pupils, teachers, higher education students and trade unions have since joined the ranks of the protests.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pupil
Noun
  • When the iPhone launched in 2007, pundits predicted a mobile-first transformation of everything.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And 84% of fans who track players, pundits or creators spent on sport last year, compared with 43% of those who track none.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of pundit
Noun
  • Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Field family relocated to London, and John studied with the Italian virtuoso Muzio Clementi.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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