Savant definition

Savant

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WordNet

noun

(1) Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

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Etymology

From savant from sapere.

Noun

A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
A person eminent for acquirements.

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Adjective

savant

scholarly

Synonyms

erudite, though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)

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