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pro-intellectual

[proh-in-tuh-LEK-choo-uhl]
adjective
pró-intelectual
1. Favoring, supporting, or promoting intellectual pursuits, academic thought, or the interests of intellectuals
The university's pro-intellectual policies encouraged research and scholarly debate.
As políticas pró-intelectuais da universidade encorajaram pesquisa e debate acadêmico.
2. Advocating for the value and importance of intellectual work in society
The government's pro-intellectual stance led to increased funding for education.
A postura pró-intelectual do governo levou a maior financiamento da educação.
Synonyms
pro-academicpro-scholarlyintellectual-friendlyacademically-oriented
Antonyms
anti-intellectualanti-academicphilistine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pró-intelectual
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
pró-intelectual
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pro-intellectual movement
pro-intellectual agenda
pro-intellectual values
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