scholar

noun

1. a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university or as an academic

   B2

   countable

   • "He wants to be a scholar."A2
   • "She is a scholar of ancient history."B1
   • "The conference brought together scholars from around the world."C1

2. a student who receives financial support to study, usually because of academic achievement or talent

   B2

   countable

   • "She was a scholar at a top university."B2
   • "The program supports young scholars from low-income families."C1