Ivory-tower — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Ivory-tower
Ivory-tower (noun)
- an impractical often escapist attitude marked by aloof lack of concern with or interest in practical matters or urgent problems
- a secluded place that affords the means of treating practical issues with an impractical often escapist attitude; especially, a place of learning
Ivory-tower (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters
"a large public university that needs as its president not some ivory-tower intellectual but a skilled administrator"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ivory-tower
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Near Antonyms of Ivory-tower
Word Forms of Ivory-tower
Derived words: ivory-tower (adjective), ivory-towerish (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Ivory-tower
translation of French tour d'ivoire
First known use: 1894
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivory-tower
What does "Ivory-tower" mean?
"Ivory-tower" means an impractical often escapist attitude marked by aloof lack of concern with or interest in practical matters or urgent problems. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an impractical often escapist attitude marked by aloof lack of concern with or interest in practical matters or urgent problems.
What is another word for "Ivory-tower"?
Other words for "Ivory-tower" include academic, ivory-towered and ivory-towerish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ivory-tower" you intend.
How do you use "Ivory-tower" in a sentence?
Examples of "Ivory-tower" in a sentence: "a large public university that needs as its president not some ivory-tower intellectual but a skilled administrator".
Is "Ivory-tower" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Ivory-tower" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
What is the origin of the word "Ivory-tower"?
"Ivory-tower" comes from translation of French tour d'ivoire. First known use: 1894.
What is another word for "Ivory-tower" meaning "very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters"?
When "Ivory-tower" (adjective) means very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters, synonyms include academic, ivory-towered and ivory-towerish.
What words are related to "Ivory-tower"?
Words related to "Ivory-tower" include cerebral, eggheaded, highbrow and intellectual.
What words are derived from "Ivory-tower"?
Words derived from "Ivory-tower" include ivory-tower (adjective) and ivory-towerish (adjective).