English Explanatory Dictionary

intellectualism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use or development of the intellect.
  2. The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.
  3. The use of mental attributes as a criterion or value.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intellectualism.wav

Word forms

intellectualism intellectualisms

Etymology

From intellectual + -ism.

Synonyms

rationalism

Related words

intellectualist

Derived words

anti-intellectualism nonintellectualism pseudointellectualism
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