scholar
gb/skˈɑlɚ/ us/skˈɑlɚ/
B2
English
~ 8800
tudós, kutató, ösztöndíjas, tanuló
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a scholar of [subject]
She is a leading scholar of medieval history at the university.
Az egyetemen a középkori történelem egyik vezető kutatója.
Many scholars argue that the text was written much later than we once believed.
Sok kutató szerint a szöveg jóval később íródott, mint korábban hittük.
The conference brought together scholars from all over the world.
As a literary scholar, he has published several books on modern poetry.
The museum hired a classical scholar to advise on the new exhibit.
Learner examples
He is a well-known scholar of Japanese history.
A japán történelem jól ismert tudósa.
Many scholars study how language changes over time.
Sok kutató vizsgálja, hogyan változik a nyelv az idők során.
The book was written by a scholar at Oxford University.
Scholars often spend many years reading and writing about one topic.
The school invited a famous scholar to give a talk.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use “scholar” to mean any “student.” In modern English, “scholar” usually means an expert or academic, not just a person who goes to school. Use “student” or “pupil” for general learners, and “scholar” for highly educated specialists.
Meaning
academic expert or learned person
Collocations
leading scholar
|distinguished scholar
|Biblical scholar
|legal scholar
|Shakespearean scholar
|scholar of [field]
Synonyms
academic (Often used for someone whose job is teaching and researching at a university; “scholar” slightly more strongly emphasizes deep learning and expertise.)
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researcher (Focuses on the activity of doing research; “scholar” includes both research and broad, deep knowledge.)
Antonyms
layperson (A person who is not trained or specially educated in a particular subject, the opposite of a scholar in that field.)
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nonexpert (Highlights the lack of special knowledge, contrasting with a scholar’s recognized expertise.)
Themes
education
|work
|science
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very educated person who studies one subject deeply, usually at a university, and often writes books or articles about it.
A person who has deep, specialized knowledge of a subject, especially someone who studies and writes about it at a university level.
NOUN
C1
2
ösztöndíjas
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [program] scholar at [institution]
She was named a Rhodes Scholar and will study at Oxford next year.
Rhodes-ösztöndíjas lett, és jövőre Oxfordban tanul majd.
As a Fulbright scholar, he conducted research in Brazil for a year.
Fulbright-ösztöndíjasként egy éven át Brazíliában végzett kutatást.
The university supports international scholars with housing and a living allowance.
Each year the foundation selects ten new scholars to receive full tuition.
He is a scholar at the medical school, focusing on global health policy.
Learner examples
She is a scholar at a famous university in the United States.
Egy híres amerikai egyetemen ösztöndíjas.
He became a Rhodes Scholar after finishing his degree.
A diplomája megszerzése után Rhodes-ösztöndíjas lett.
The school gives money to help its scholars pay for books.
The program chooses only a few scholars each year.
Many scholars must keep good grades to keep their scholarship.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the general ‘expert’ meaning. In phrases like “Rhodes Scholar” or “Fulbright scholar,” it means a funded student, not necessarily a famous expert. Context with named programs or funding usually signals this sense.
Meaning
student with a scholarship
Collocations
Rhodes scholar
|Fulbright scholar
|graduate scholar
|scholar at [university]
|overseas scholar
Synonyms
scholarship student (More transparent and informal; directly states that the student studies with a scholarship, while “scholar” can sound more official or part of a title.)
Antonyms
self-funded student (A student who pays for their own studies, contrasting with a scholar whose studies are paid for by a scholarship.)
Themes
education
|money
|work
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A student who gets money or special support to study because of good results or need, usually through a formal scholarship.
A student who has been given a scholarship, often a prestigious one, to support their studies at a school or university.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
3
tanuló
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a good scholar
Although he was a poor scholar at school, he later became a successful businessman.
Bár az iskolában rossz tanuló volt, később sikeres üzletember lett.
Their daughter is a fine young scholar and loves mathematics.
A lányuk remek kisdiák, és szereti a matematikát.
Teachers agreed that he was a natural scholar who needed more challenging work.
She was not a brilliant scholar, but she was very hard-working.
In his youth he was no scholar, preferring sports to books.
Learner examples
He was a poor scholar when he was a child.
Gyerekkorában rossz tanuló volt.
Their son is a young scholar who loves to read.
A fiuk jó tanuló, és szeret olvasni.
At school she was not a strong scholar, but she tried hard.
The teacher says I am a good scholar in English.
As a boy he was no scholar, but he liked music.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this use is common in modern speech. In current everyday English, people usually say “good student” instead of “good scholar”; this sense now sounds formal, literary, or old-fashioned.
Meaning
studious or able learner
Collocations
good scholar
|poor scholar
|young scholar
|diligent scholar
Synonyms
good student (Everyday phrase for a student who does well; “scholar” sounds more formal or old-fashioned and can suggest natural ability as well as effort.)
Antonyms
poor scholar (Common collocation meaning someone who is not good at studying; contrasts with a scholar in the sense of an able learner.)
Themes
education
|abilities
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person, often a child, who is good at school work and learning; a very good student.
A person, especially a child, who studies well and learns easily; a good or diligent student.
Grammar
Dictionary form
scholar
IPA
GB/skˈɑlɚ/
US/skˈɑlɚ/
Syllables & stress
schol - ar (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (schol)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: scholar
- Plural: scholars
Word family
Forms
scholars
noun
Core family
scholarly
adjective C1
scholarship
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unscholarly
adjective
Advanced or less common
scholastic
adjective
Expressions
a gentleman and a scholar
1/ə d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən ˈænd ə skˈɑlɚ/
idiom
informal
man who is polite and educated
A humorous, friendly way to praise a man as both very nice and very intelligent or educated.
Examples
- Thanks for helping me move—you're a gentleman and a scholar!
- "You paid for my lunch? You're a gentleman and a scholar," he joked.
- They called him a gentleman and a scholar after he volunteered to mentor new students.
Rhodes Scholar
1/ɹˈoʊdz skˈɑlɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
recipient of Rhodes Scholarship
A student who wins a very famous scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in the UK.
Examples
- He was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford in the early 2000s.
- Many Rhodes Scholars go on to have important careers in public service.
scholar in residence
1/skˈɑlɚ ˈɪn ɹˈɛzɪdəns/
fixed phrase
formal
visiting scholar at an institution
An expert or academic who is invited to work, teach, or do research at a school, company, or other institution for a set time.
Examples
- She served as a scholar in residence at the art museum for two years.
- The college appointed a scholar in residence to develop new public lecture programs.