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man of letters

 

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Noun man of letters has 1 sense
  1. man of letters - a man devoted to literary or scholarly activities
    --1 is a kind of
    humanist

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Man of Letters

Noun: A person who is knowledgeable and well-versed in literature and the humanities.

Sense 1: A scholar or academic who specializes in the study of literature, language, and the arts.

Example sentence 1: "John is not only a renowned physicist but also a true man of letters with his in-depth knowledge of classic literature."

Example sentence 2: "The university hired several distinguished men of letters to teach in their literature department."

Sense 2: A writer or author, especially one who produces literary works of high artistic value.

Example sentence 1: "Mark Twain is considered one of the great men of letters in American literature."

Example sentence 2: "The library showcased a collection of novels written by famous men of letters throughout history."

Sense 3: A person who possesses an extensive and refined knowledge of various subjects or areas of study.

Example sentence 1: "As a polymath, Leonardo da Vinci was a man of letters, excelling in art, science, and engineering."

Example sentence 2: "The conference brought together men of letters from different fields to discuss interdisciplinary research."

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