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highbrow

noun high·brow \-ˌbrau̇\

Definition of HIGHBROW

: a person who possesses or has pretensions to superior learning or culture

— highbrow adjective

— high·browed \-ˌbrau̇d\ adjective

— high·brow·ism \-ˌbrau̇-ˌi-zəm\ noun

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circa 1903

Synonyms: double-dome, egghead, geek, intellectual, intellectualist, longhair, nerd

HIGHBROWISM Defined for Kids

noun high·brow \ˈhī-ˌbrau̇\

: a person of great learning or culture

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