Intellectualism (noun)

  1. An emphasis on or preoccupation with the intellect or the life of the mind.
  2. The belief that knowledge and reason are the most important values.

Origin:

This word comes from the latin word intellectualis, which means "of the intellect", formed by intellectualis meaning "intellect" and -ism.

Examples:

  1. The school prided itself on its academic intellectualism.
  2. The philosopher's intellectualism was evident in his writing.
  3. His intellectualism led him to prioritize knowledge over emotions.
  4. The intellectualism of the scientist was reflected in her research.
  5. The intellectualism of the society was demonstrated in its emphasis on education.
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