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man of letters

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man of letters
n. pl. men of letters
A man who is devoted to literary or scholarly pursuits.
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Noun1.man of letters - a man devoted to literary or scholarly activities
humanist - a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts


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This poet came from the district of Chiang-ning to the capital, where he obtained his doctor's degree and distinguished himself as a man of letters.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
Since, therefore, arms have need of the mind, as much as letters, let us see now which of the two minds, that of the man of letters or that of the warrior, has most to do; and this will be seen by the end and goal that each seeks to attain; for that purpose is the more estimable which has for its aim the nobler object.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
This was a man of letters, named Leonard Upjohn, whom Philip had met once or twice with Cronshaw in the cafes of the Quarter.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
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