intellectualist

1 of 2

noun

in·​tel·​lec·​tu·​al·​ist -lə̇st 

plural -s

1

: an adherent of the doctrine of intellectualism

2

: a person given to intellectualism

intellectualist

2 of 2

adjective

"

: intellectualistic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

intellectual entry 1 + -ist

First Known Use

Noun

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1857, in the meaning defined above

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