scholar scholar /ˈskɑːlɝ/

noun

1. () A learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines  ( bookman , scholarly person , scholar , student )
   a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
     The diligent scholar immersed himself in research and academic pursuits.
   The diligent scholar immersed himself in research and academic pursuits.
   
2. () Someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs  ( assimilator , learner , scholar )
   someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
   
3. A student who holds a scholarship  ( scholar )
   a student who holds a scholarship