scholar
nounUK /ˈskɒl.ər/
US /ˈskɑː.lɚ/
A scholar is a person who studies and learns a lot.
The scholar read many books about ancient history.
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2. A student who receives money to help pay for school.
She was a scholar at the university and did not pay tuition.
3. A person who knows a lot about a special subject.
He is a famous scholar of ancient languages.
4. A learned person in old stories or fairy tales.
The wise scholar helped the king solve the puzzle.