Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does intellectualism mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word intellectualism? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The use or development of the intellect.
  2. (philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
But he did not go in for intellectualism, he developed an emotional approach to classical music, appealing to the common man.
One possible explanation relates to differing attitudes between the two cultures regarding intellectualism and scholarship.
He reinforced an Australian cultural stereotype which equated intellectualism with sexual deviance.
The Ellison family feasts on oysters, and intellectualism takes priority over religion.
His restless intellectualism curiously mirrors the expansive lives of the nomads and Australian cowboys he so much admires.
That intellectualism eventually gave way to a certain kind of even less-compelling placidness.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
15-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025