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SAVANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SAVANT?

Need another word that means the same as “savant”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “savant” in this overview.

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Savant as a Noun
Definitions of "Savant" as a noun
Synonyms of "Savant" as a noun (9 Words)
Associations of "Savant" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Savant” are: initiate, pundit, intellectual, scholar, sage, philosopher, thinker, wise person, solomon

Savant as a Noun

Definitions of "Savant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “savant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
A learned person, especially a distinguished scientist.

Synonyms of "Savant" as a noun (9 Words)

initiate	A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity. It is very familiar to the initiate.
intellectual	A person possessing a highly developed intellect. A prominent political thinker and intellectual.
philosopher	A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
pundit	An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public. Political pundits were tipping him for promotion.
sage	Used in names of aromatic plants of the mint family that resemble sage e g wood sage.
scholar	A student who holds a scholarship. A phrase borrowed from the Indian scholar* Ananda Coomaraswamy.*
solomon	(Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC.
thinker	An important intellectual. A leading scientific thinker.
wise person	United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900.

Associations of "Savant" (30 Words)

academician	Someone elected to honorary membership in an academy.
begin	Be the first item or point constitute the beginning or start come first in a series. The DMZ begins right over the hill.
celebrated	Widely known and esteemed. A celebrated* mathematician.*
columnist	A journalist who writes editorials.
commence	Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action. His design team commenced work.
distinguished	(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation. A distinguished* American educationist.*
eminent	Of imposing height; especially standing out above others. An eminent* peak.*
famous	Known about by many people. The country is famous* for its natural beauty.*
honorary	Of a person holding an honorary title or position. An honorary* doctorate.*
illustrious	Widely known and esteemed. An illustrious* judge.*
inaugurate	Be a precursor of. The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
initiate	A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity. He initiated a new program.
known	Apprehended with certainty. A musician known* throughout the world.*
launch	An act or instance of launching something. The town s lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen.
luminary	A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. One of the luminaries of child psychiatry.
notable	Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable. A notable* increase in the crime rate.*
noted	Well known; famous. The restaurant is noted* for its high standards of cuisine.*
officially	With the authority of the government or other organization. There is a possibility he was murdered officially* he died in a car smash.*
operetta	A short opera usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue Notable composers of operettas include Offenbach Johan Strauss Franz Leh r and Gilbert and Sullivan.
outstanding	Distinguished from others in excellence. Einstein was one of the outstanding* figures of the 20th centurey.*
perhaps	By chance. Perhaps not surprisingly he was cautious about committing himself.
personage	A character in a play or other work. A strange personage* appeared at the door.*
playwright	A person who writes plays.
prominent	Situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable. A prominent* citizen.*
pundit	Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field. Political pundits were tipping him for promotion.
renowned	Known or talked about by many people; famous. A renowned* author.*
start	Give a signal to competitors to start in a race. The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack.
tragedian	A writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies.
writer	A clerk, especially in the navy or in government offices. Dickens was a prolific writer.