🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

지식인

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jisikin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intellectual/ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.əl/
nounadjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 저명한 지식인이다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person possessing a highly developed intellect.

    "The conference attracted many leading intellectuals from around the world."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or involving the use of the intellect.

    "She enjoys engaging in intellectual discussions about philosophy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'intellectual' originates from the Latin 'intellectus', meaning 'understanding', which is derived from 'intelligere', meaning 'to understand'. The term evolved through Middle French in the 14th century before entering English in the late 15th century, reflecting a shift towards valuing reason and thought in human endeavors.

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