polyhistor

noun

Definition of polyhistornext
as in Renaissance man

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  1. Renaissance man
  2. polymath
  3. intellect
Noun
  • Songwriting was merely one aspect to the Renaissance man, who was also a Golden Globe-winning actor, Golden Gloves boxer, Rhodes scholar, author, U.S. Army veteran, pilot, and onetime record-label janitor.
    Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Though Malcolm was no longer in the Nation of Islam, its members had a dress code combatting stereotypical images of Black people. 04 Lawyer, actor, and socialist activist Paul Robeson was a stylish Renaissance man.
    Malaika Jabali, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of Renaissance man
Noun
  • Tell me more about Rhiannon Giddens. Giddens, who is breaking Beyoncé’s internet as Banjo Auntie, is known in other circles as a folk polymath often interested in projects spanning Black music history.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The wandering nerve was apparent to the first anatomists, notably Galen, the Greek polymath who lived until around the year 216.
    R. Douglas Fields, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of polymath
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  • With a gifted intellect and a solid work ethic, her genuine kindness truly sets her apart.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Digital capitalism thrives on exploiting users’ time, intellect, and data.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
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“Polyhistor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polyhistor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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