intellectual

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who uses the mind creatively
  2. adjective of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  3. adjective appealing to or using the intellect

Etymology

From Old French intellectuel, from Latin intellectualis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

intellect

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
person
Narrower (hyponyms)
visionary, clever dick, skeptic, alchemist, thinker

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