"Savant" refers to a learned or knowledgeable person, particularly one with exceptional expertise.
"Savant" is a term for a learned scholar, often one with profound knowledge in a specific area.
| Word | savant |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | learned scholar. |
| Sentence | Despite all her academic honors, Dr. Diamond refused to be classed as a savant: considering herself a simple researcher, she refused to describe herself in such grandiose terms. |
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