learned person
nounUK /ˈlɜːnɪd ˈpɜːsn/
US /ˈlɜːrnɪd ˈpɜːrsn/
A learned person is someone who knows a lot because they have studied and read many books.
The old professor was a learned person who could answer almost any question about history.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person respected for deep knowledge in a special subject, like science or law.
She became a learned person in medicine after years of research.
3. Someone who spends much time reading and thinking rather than doing physical work.
The learned person sat quietly in the library all afternoon.
4. A wise teacher or advisor who guides others with their knowledge.
Villagers asked the learned person for advice when they had a problem.