areopagite

/ˌɛri.əˈpædʒaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an Athenian council of elders that was established in 400 BCE by Solon, and later a term used to describe a person who is an expert or authority in a particular field, especially philosophy or theology.

“The areopagite was a respected scholar of ancient Greek philosophy.”

Synonyms

  • authority
  • expert
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • novice