polyhistor noun. [pɒlɪ'hɪstǝ] L16.
[Greek poluistōr very learned, formed as POLY- + histōr: see HISTORY noun.]
A man of much or varied learning; a great scholar.

■ polyhi'storian noun = POLYHISTOR M17.

■ polyhi'storic adjective of or pertaining to a polyhistor; widely erudite: L19.

■ polyhistory noun the character or quality of a polyhistor; wide or varied learning: E19.

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