A scholar is a person who studies a subject in great depth, especially in an academic setting. It can also mean a student who has received a scholarship for study.

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  • Main meaning: someone with deep knowledge in a field, like a history scholar or science scholar.
  • Academic use: often refers to researchers, professors, or advanced students who do scholarly work.
  • Another meaning: in some contexts, a scholar is a student supported by a scholarship.

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