Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is highly educated and intellectually inclined, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“In the 18th century, women like Elizabeth Montagu and Elizabeth Carter were known as bluestockings for their love of learning and intellectual pursuits.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be unconventional or unorthodox in their interests or pursuits.

“The artist was often referred to as a bluestocking for her unusual fascination with ancient mythology.”