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Scholar: Definition, Usage, and Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：learned expert (scholar)
scholar
/ˈskɑː.lər/
n.
a person who studies a subject in great detail, often as their job.
learned expert
➕
/ˈlɜːrnɪd ˈɛkspɜːrt/
n.
A person who engages in deep study and research, often professionally, in a specific field.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'schola' (school) + '-ar' (person), meaning 'person of the school'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'school' + 'ar' – a person linked to school, like a learned expert.
📖 Example
The scholar spent decades studying ancient Chinese texts to understand the development of the writing system.
The scholar spent decades studying ancient Chinese texts to understand the development of the writing system.
🔗 Collocations
renowned scholar – a famous and respected expert in a field
visiting scholar – a scholar who temporarily works at another institution
scholar in residence – a scholar based at an institution for a period
🔄 Synonyms
academic (n.) – a person involved in higher education or research
researcher (n.) – someone who conducts systematic investigation
intellectual (n.) – a person engaged in critical thinking and learning
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
scholarly (adj.) – characteristic of a scholar; learned
scholarship (n.) – academic study or achievement; or a grant for education
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'scholaris', pertaining to a school. Historically, scholars were associated with medieval universities. Today, it denotes experts in academic fields or recipients of awards.
Meaning 2：awarded student (scholar)
scholar
/ˈskɑː.lər/
n.
a student who receives money to help pay for their studies because of their good grades or skills.
awarded student
➕
/əˈwɔːrdɪd ˈstuːdnt/
n.
A student who receives financial support for education based on academic merit or skills.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
As a scholar of the university's music program, she didn't have to worry about tuition fees and could focus entirely on her violin practice.
As a scholar of the university's music program, she didn't have to worry about tuition fees and could focus entirely on her violin practice.
🔗 Collocations
Rhodes scholar – a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford
merit scholar – a student awarded for academic excellence
scholar athlete – a student who excels both academically and in sports
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
self-funded student (n.) – a student who pays for their own education
paying student (n.) – a student who is not on scholarship
🌱 Derivatives
scholarship (n.) – a grant or payment made to support a student's education
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