Scholarship — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈskä-lər-ˌship/ schol·ar·ship

Meaning & Definition of Scholarship

Scholarship (noun)

  1. a grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation)
  2. the character, qualities, activity, or attainments of a scholar, learning
  3. a fund of knowledge and learning

Scholarship (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the understanding and information gained from being educated

    "the historian's new book displays a remarkable level of scholarship"

    similar: education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, learning, literacy
    related: culture, edification, enlightenment, reading, bookishness, pedantry
    opposite: ignorance, illiteracy, illiterateness
    near: functional illiteracy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scholarship

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scholarship:

education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, learning, literacy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Scholarship

Words with the opposite meaning of Scholarship:

ignorance, illiteracy, illiterateness

Related Words for Scholarship

culture, edification, enlightenment, reading, bookishness, pedantry

Near Antonyms of Scholarship

functional illiteracy

Origin & Etymology of Scholarship

First known use: circa 1536

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Scholarship

Words & Phrases Containing Scholarship

Scholarship level, football scholarship, full scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarship

What does "Scholarship" mean?

"Scholarship" means a grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation). As a noun, it is defined as: a grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation).

What is another word for "Scholarship"?

Other words for "Scholarship" include education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, learning and literacy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scholarship" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scholarship"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scholarship". Common alternatives include education, erudition, knowledge, learnedness, learning and literacy.

What is the opposite of "Scholarship"?

Antonyms of "Scholarship" include ignorance, illiteracy and illiterateness. Near antonyms include functional illiteracy.

How do you use "Scholarship" in a sentence?

Examples of "Scholarship" in a sentence: "the historian's new book displays a remarkable level of scholarship".

Is "Scholarship" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scholarship" is a noun.

Is "Scholarship" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Scholarship" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Scholarship"?

"Scholarship" is pronounced /ˈskä-lər-ˌship/ and divided into syllables as schol·ar·ship.