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adjective

Definition of intellectualistnext
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking a small cadre of intellectualist reformers who had no idea of the concerns of the common folk

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intellectualist

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noun

as in nerd
a person with strong intellectual interests being an intellectualist, he has little in common with the status-seeking philistines who live next door

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  1. intellectual
  2. cerebral
  3. scholarly
Adjective
  • Walzer thought the matter through aloud with me, at one point letting out a small chuckle at his intellectual perplexity.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The 500-piece collection reflects the Black writers who have shaped her intellectual and artistic growth.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Adjective
  • But Blade Runner isn’t just known for cerebral questions about existence and purpose, it’s also known for breaking visual ground.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This becomes clear when, moving on from ephemera, the exhibit turns cerebral.
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cerebral
Adjective
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the 5th Circuit.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The law does not apply to scholarly activities, student activities and groups or creative engagements, according to the Fifth Circuit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of scholarly
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