What is the meaning of Scholastic?

noun

  • A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit.
  • A Scholastic philosopher or theologian.

adjective

  • Of or relating to schools.
    • usage: "scholastic year"
  • Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism.
    • usage: "scholastic philosophy"
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