polyhistor
/ˌpɑliˈhɪstər/
noun
- A person with great knowledge in many different subjects; a polymath.
- The ancient scholar Aristotle was a true polyhistor, writing about philosophy, biology, and politics.
- In today's world of specialization, it is rare to find a modern polyhistor who excels in multiple fields.
- Leonardo da Vinci is often described as a polyhistor because of his expertise in art, science, and engineering.
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