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PEDANTS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word pedants. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word pedants. (close relations)
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academics
nounn
adjective

• associated with academia or an academy

noun

• an educator who works at a college or university

adjective satellite

• hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

• marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

bookworms
nounn
noun

• a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

• someone who spends a great deal of time reading

eggheads
nounn
noun

• an intellectual; a very studious and academic person

geeks
nounn
noun

• a carnival performer who does disgusting acts

• a person with an unusual or odd personality

verb

• to be intoxicated

intellectuals
nounn
adjective

• appealing to or using the intellect

• involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

noun

• a person who uses the mind creatively

adjective satellite

• of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

nerds
nounn
noun

• an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

• an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession

scholars
nounn
noun

• a learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

• someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

• a student who holds a scholarship

bookworm
nounn
noun

• a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

• someone who spends a great deal of time reading

scholastic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to schools

• of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism

noun

• a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

• a Scholastic philosopher or theologian

Best Hypernyms For PEDANTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pedants, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
bookman scholar
Phrases (1)
scholarly person

Alternatives for ACADEMICS

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