pansophist

/ˈpænzɒfɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or promotes a wide-ranging or universal knowledge, especially in philosophy or science.

“The pansophist professor encouraged his students to explore various fields of study.”

2. noun

A person who has a broad or eclectic range of knowledge or interests.

“The pansophist artist incorporated elements of multiple cultures into his work.”

Synonyms

  • polymath
  • universalist

Antonyms

  • narrow-minded
  • specialist