Definition of POLYHISTOR

polyhistor

Meanings

Plural: polyhistors

Noun

  • Someone gifted or learned to a great extent or in multiple disciplines; a great scholar.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin polyhistor (“very learned”), from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πολυΐστωρ (poluḯstōr, “greatly learned”).

Synonyms

polymath, Renaissance man

Scrabble Score: 18

polyhistor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
polyhistor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polyhistor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

polyhistor is a valid Words With Friends word