intellectual
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/US /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/
Meaning
adjective
connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
“Gifted children typically show great intellectual curiosity and a wide range of interests.”
noun
a person who is well educated and enjoys activities in which they have to think seriously about things
“He was a leading intellectual of his day.”
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