savant
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From French savant from Latin sapere.
[edit] Noun
savant (plural savants)
- A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
- A person eminent for acquirements.
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Derived terms
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[edit] French
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Etymology
Old present participle of verb savoir (modern: sachant)
[edit] Adjective
savant m. (f. savante, m. plural savants, f. plural savantes)
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- érudit, though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)
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[edit] Noun
savant m. (plural savants; feminine savante, plural savantes)
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savant
