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Etymology
From F. #French|savant.

Noun
en-noun

1. A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
2. A person eminent for acquirements.

French

Pronunciation
IPA|/sa.v��/, SAMPA|/sa.vA~/

Etymology
Old past participle of verb savoir (modern: sachant)

Adjective
fr-infl-adj|smsavant|sfsavante|pmsavants|pfsavantes|smpsa.v��|sfpsa.v��t|pmpsa.v��|pfpsa.v��t
savant

1. scholarly

Synonyms
erudite, though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)

Related terms
savamment
savoir

Noun
fr-noun|m

1. scholar, scientist.

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