Intellectualistic Definition & Meaning

Other Words from intellectualism

intellectualist \ ˌin-tə-ˈlek-chə-wə-list

, -chə-list , -shwə-list , -chü(-ə)-list \ noun or adjective

intellectualistic \ ˌin-tə-ˌlek-chə-wə-ˈli-stik

, -chə-ˈli- , -shwə-ˈli- , -chü(-ə)-ˈli- \ adjective

Examples of intellectualism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To promote classical charters, the GOP is rebranding as the party that nourishes human flourishing and intellectualism, inconsistent as this posture may be with its actual policies. — Annie Abrams, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2022 American anti-intellectualism provides a rich cultural agar for growing these theories. — Elizabeth Williamson, Wired, 11 Mar. 2022 But navel-gazing intellectualism must meet realpolitik. — Andrew T. Walker, National Review, 28 Feb. 2022 In contrast with Accel’s patrician intellectualism, Sequoia Capital built its reputation on immigrant grit. — Daniel Rasmussen, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2022 There are framed photographs of Michelle Obama and Oprah on the walls, and gigantic storybooks on the floor—a wink at the spirit of faux intellectualism. — The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021 There are framed photographs of Michelle Obama and Oprah on the walls, and gigantic storybooks on the floor—a wink at the spirit of faux intellectualism. — The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021 What Youngkin’s choice to raise this issue at this point in the campaign reveals is his understanding of the appeal of anti-intellectualism among a specific segment of voters. — NBC News, 26 Oct. 2021 There are framed photographs of Michelle Obama and Oprah on the walls, and gigantic storybooks on the floor—a wink at the spirit of faux intellectualism. — The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021 See More

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20 Apr 2022

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“Intellectualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellectualism. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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