intellectual

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/
noun
  1. A person who enjoys or is skilled in thinking deeply and learning about complex ideas.
    • Many intellectuals gathered to discuss climate change.
    • The conference brought together intellectuals from around the world.
    • She is considered an intellectual because of her work in literature.
adjective
  1. Relating to the ability to think, reason, and understand ideas, especially in a deep or complex way.
    • She enjoys intellectual conversations about philosophy and science.
    • Reading challenging books is a great intellectual exercise.
    • The university is known for its intellectual atmosphere.
  2. Appealing to or requiring the use of the mind rather than emotions or physical activity.
    • He prefers intellectual hobbies like solving puzzles.
    • Chess is an intellectual game that requires strategy.
    • The movie was too intellectual for young children to follow.
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