intellectual
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/ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/
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/ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/
adjective
B2
related to thinking and understanding
She has strong intellectual skills and enjoys solving complex problems.
C1
smart and enjoys thinking deeply
He is very intellectual and loves reading challenging books.
noun
R
a smart person who enjoys deep thinking
As an intellectual, she often shares her ideas in discussions.
translation
related to thinking and understanding; smart and enjoys thinking deeply
a smart person who enjoys deep thinking
Word Forms
Plural
intellectuals