word
Savant
Suh-VAHNT
/sʌˈvɑːnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
savant
Dictionary meaning
Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
Examples
- The savant knew almost everything about crustacean biology.
Synonyms: initiate
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