savant

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From French savant from Latin sapere.

Noun [edit]

savant (plural savants)

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

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French [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

Etymology [edit]

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

Adjective [edit]

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

  1. scholarly

Synonyms [edit]

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

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Noun [edit]

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

  1. scholar, scientist.

Verb [edit]

savant

  1. (obsolete) Present participle of savoir.

Anagrams [edit]