intellectualist
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəlɪst/
noun
- A person who emphasizes the importance of intellect and rational thought, often in philosophy or politics.
- The intellectualist argued that education is the key to solving social problems.
- He was known as an intellectualist who valued logic over tradition.
- As an intellectualist, she believed that reason should guide all major decisions.
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adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of intellectualism; emphasizing intellect over emotion or experience.
- The debate took an intellectualist turn, with both sides citing complex theories.
- Her intellectualist approach to art focused on the ideas behind the paintings.
- Some critics find his intellectualist style too cold and detached.