savant

English

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Etymology

From French savant from Latin sapere.

Noun

savant (plural savants)

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

Derived terms

Derived terms

idiot savant

savant syndrom savantism

Translations

a person of learning

• German: Gelehrter (de) m, Gelehrte (de) f

a person eminent for acquirements

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• Turkish: âlim (tr), bilgin (tr)

Anagrams

• satnav, sat nav, sat-nav

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French

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /sa.vɑ̃/, X-SAMPA: /sa.vA~/

Etymology

Old present participle of the verb savoir (modern: sachant).

Adjective

savant m (feminine savante, masculine plural savants, feminine plural savantes)

1. scholarly

Synonyms

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

Related terms

• savamment
• savoir

Noun

savant m (plural savants; feminine savante, plural savantes)

1. scholar, scientist.

Verb

savant

1. (obsolete) Present participle of savoir.

Anagrams

• avants
• vantas