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intellectual

[/ˌɪn.təˈlek.tʃu.əl/]
adjective/nounmasculine/feminine (noun); N/A (adjective)pl: intellectuals (noun); N/A (adjective)
intelectual
1. (adjective) Relating to or requiring the use of the intellect; of or relating to mental processes
The conference focused on intellectual discussions about philosophy.
A conferência focou em discussões intelectuais sobre filosofia.
2. (adjective) Engaged in or requiring mental work rather than physical labor
She pursued an intellectual career in academia.
Ela seguiu uma carreira intelectual na academia.
3. (noun) A person engaged in intellectual work; a scholar, thinker, or academic
The intellectuals gathered to debate the new theory.
Os intelectuais se reuniram para debater a nova teoria.
NYC Slang
brain, egghead, bookworm (colloquial, sometimes derogatory)
Synonyms
cerebralcognitiveacademicscholarlyeruditementalthoughtful
Antonyms
physicalmanualunthinkinganti-intellectualignorant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intelectual
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intelectual
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
intelectual
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

intellectual property
intellectual dishonesty
intellectual freedom
engage in intellectual pursuits
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