Definition

Noun: - A group of people united by shared academic pursuits and credentials: Specifically refers to the collective body of individuals who have earned advanced academic degrees, such as master's or doctoral degrees. This group is characterized by a shared commitment to research, learning, and the advancement of knowledge within their respective fields.

Usage

The term is used to refer to the collective, organized body of academics and researchers. It emphasizes the shared identity, standards, and collaborative nature of high-level academic work. - It functions as a singular collective noun. - It often implies a global or institutional network of experts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used with modifiers to specify a particular field or institution.
  • The community of scholars in quantum physics is relatively small but highly collaborative.
  • The university fosters a vibrant community of scholars among its faculty and postgraduate researchers.

Variants and Related Words

• Academia (n): The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.
  • She spent her entire career in academia.
• The academy (n): Often used synonymously to refer to the community of scholars and learned institutions.
• Scholarly community (n): A near-synonymous phrase with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Academic community
• Body of academics
• Community of researchers

Notes

• The phrase "community of scholars" carries a formal and institutional connotation. It is more specific than general terms like "group of smart people," as it explicitly denotes individuals with advanced formal credentials and a professional engagement in scholarship.
• There are no direct phrasal verbs or idioms derived from this specific noun phrase.

Noun

1. the body of individuals holding advanced academic degrees