CEFR C1

polymath

noun

Meaning

A person with a wide range of knowledge and skills in many different subjects.

Examples

The Renaissance was a golden age for the polymath, with figures like Leonardo da Vinci embodying the ideal.
She is a true polymath, equally comfortable discussing quantum physics and ancient poetry.

Synonyms: expert, scholar, genius, renaissance man

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polymath (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/

Definition

A person with a wide range of knowledge and skills in many different subjects.

Examples

The Renaissance was a golden age for the polymath, with figures like Leonardo da Vinci embodying the ideal.
She is a true polymath, equally comfortable discussing quantum physics and ancient poetry.
To be a polymath requires an insatiable curiosity and a dedication to lifelong learning.

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