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intellectuals

/ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz/ /ˌɪntəˈlektʃəwəlz/

Meanings
noun
An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

Examples :

"The meeting was full of intellectuals discussing complex economic theories. "
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learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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discourses noun

/ˈdɪskɔːrsɪz/ /ˈdɪskɔːrsəz/

Verbal exchange, conversation.

"The daily discourses between the students and teacher helped create a supportive learning environment. "

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attracts verb

/əˈtrækts/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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discussing verb

/dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We are discussing the homework assignment in class. "

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theories noun

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"Scientists develop theories to explain how the universe works. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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intellect noun

/ˈɪntəlɛkt/

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

"Her intellect allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in her math class. "

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faculties noun

/ˈfæ.kəl.tiz/

The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.

"The university's faculties voted on a new policy regarding student grading. "

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intelligent adjective

/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/

Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

"My younger brother is very intelligent; he learned to read before he started kindergarten. "

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economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Pertaining to an economy.

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "