schoolman
/ˈskuːlˌmæn/
noun
- A male teacher, especially in a traditional or historical context.
- The schoolman rang the bell to call the students to class.
- The old schoolman taught Latin and Greek to generations of boys.
- In the village, the schoolman was also the local librarian.
- A scholar or academic, especially one involved in medieval scholasticism.
- Medieval schoolmen wrote extensive commentaries on Aristotle's works.
- The schoolman debated theological questions for hours in the university hall.
- As a schoolman, he devoted his life to studying philosophy and logic.