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Scholar

Noun - Sense 1: A learned or knowledgeable person, especially in a particular field of study.

Example sentence: The renowned philosopher is considered a leading scholar in the field of ethics.

Noun - Sense 2: A student who has been awarded a scholarship for academic achievement.

Example sentence: The university offers numerous scholarships to encourage bright students to become scholars.

Adjective: Relating to academics or scholarly pursuits.

Example sentence: The academic journal publishes only scholarly research papers.

Verb: To study or engage in scholarly activities.

Example sentence: She spent hours every day in the library, scholarly examining ancient texts.