scholar
/ˈskɒlə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: scholars
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scholar” mean?
A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship.
Is “scholar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.