scholar UK /ˈskɒlə/US /ˈskɑlɚ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge. •A learned person; a bookman. •A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship. •(Singapore) Someone who received a prestigious scholarship. formsscholars Phrases with scholar scholar and gentlemanAn admirable, intelligent person (usually a man).