savant

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From French savant from Latin sapere.

[edit] Noun

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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[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)

  1. scholarly

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

  1. scholar, scientist.

[edit] Verb

savant

  1. (obsolete) Present participle of savoir.

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