philomath

/ˈfɪləmæθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a lover of learning, especially of books

“The university professor was a renowned philomath with a vast knowledge of literature.”

2. noun

a person who is fond of reading

“She was a devoted philomath and spent most of her free time browsing through different libraries.”

Synonyms

  • bibliophile
  • bookworm

Antonyms

  • illiterate
  • unlettered