Schoolman

Pronunciation: /skul.mən/

Definitions of schoolman

noun a person who is knowledgeable in a particular field of study, especially academic or scholarly subjects

Example Sentences

A1 The schoolman helped the students with their homework.

A2 The schoolman organized a field trip for the class.

B1 The schoolman is known for his innovative teaching methods.

B2 The schoolman published a book on educational theory.

C1 The schoolman's research has had a significant impact on the field of education.

C2 The schoolman was awarded a prestigious teaching award for his contributions to the field.

Examples of schoolman in a Sentence

formal The schoolman argued that education should focus on classical literature.

informal The schoolman at the conference was known for his strict adherence to traditional teaching methods.

slang The schoolman was a real bookworm, always buried in his textbooks.

figurative She was a schoolman when it came to cooking, always following recipes to the letter.

Grammatical Forms of schoolman

• plural: schoolmen
• comparative: more schoolman
• superlative: most schoolman
• present tense: schoolman
• future tense: will schoolman
• perfect tense: have schooled
• continuous tense: is schooling
• singular: schoolman
• positive degree: schoolman
• infinitive: to schoolman
• gerund: schoolmanning
• participle: schooled

Origin and Evolution of schoolman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'schoolman' originated from the Latin term 'scholasticus', which referred to a scholar or student of the school.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'schoolman' evolved to specifically refer to a scholar or theologian associated with the medieval scholastic tradition, known for their rigorous and systematic approach to learning and teaching.