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- US Pronunciation
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- [skool-muh n, -man]
- /ˈskul mən, -ˌmæn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skool-muh n, -man]
- /ˈskul mən, -ˌmæn/
Definitions of schoolman word
- noun plural schoolman a person versed in scholastic learning or engaged in scholastic pursuits. 1
- noun plural schoolman (sometimes initial capital letter) a master in one of the schools or universities of the Middle Ages; one of the medieval writers who dealt with theology and philosophy after the methods of scholasticism. 1
- noun schoolman a scholar versed in the learning of the Schoolmen 0
- noun schoolman a professional educator or teacher 0
- noun schoolman a master in one of the schools or universities of the Middle Ages who was versed in scholasticism; scholastic 0
- noun schoolman any of the medieval university teachers of philosophy, logic, and theology; scholastic 0
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Origin of schoolman
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; school1 + man1
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Parts of speech for Schoolman
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schoolman popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
schoolman usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for schoolman
noun schoolman
- academician — An academician is a member of an academy, usually one which has been formed to improve or maintain standards in a particular field.
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