polymath
ˈpɑːlɪmæθ
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Definition of polymath - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

knowledgeable personperson with broad knowledge in many subjects
  • Leonardo da Vinci was a famous polymath.
  • The conference featured a renowned polymath as keynote speaker.
  • She is a modern polymath, excelling in art and science.
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Origin of polymath

Greek, poly (many) + manthanein (to learn)

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polymath
person skilled in many fields or subjects
historical figure
Persian polymath known for contributions to medicine and philosophy

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  1. French:esprit universel, ...
  2. German:Universalgelehrter, ...
  3. Italian:uomo universale, ...
  4. Spanish:polímata, ...
  5. Portuguese:polímata, ...
  6. Chinese:博学家, ...
  7. Japanese:博学者, ...
  8. Arabic:عَالِم مُوسُوعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַב-יֶדַע, ...
  10. Russian:эрудит, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ерудит, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुज्ञ, ...
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