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Renaissance man

noun

Definition of Renaissance man 

: a person who has wide interests and is expert in several areas

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1906, in the meaning defined above

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Renaissance man

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Renaissance man

: a man who is interested in and knows a lot about many things

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