HyperDic: renaissance_man

English > 2 senses of the expression Renaissance man:
NOUNperson Renaissance man, generalista modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests
person Renaissance mana scholar during the Renaissance who (because knowledge was limited) could know almost everything about many topics
English > Renaissance man: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests.
Synonymgeneralist
Broaderscholar, scholarly person, bookman, studentA learned person (especially in the humanities)
Oppositespecialist, specializer, specialiserAn expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
English > Renaissance man: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA scholar during the Renaissance who (because knowledge was limited) could know almost everything about many topics.
Broaderscholar, scholarly person, bookman, studentA learned person (especially in the humanities)

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