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intellectual
What does intellectual mean?
intellectual (adjective): of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does intellectual come from?
From Old French intellectuel, from Latin intellectualis.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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