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An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military researchAn engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
Meaning
3 senses(Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, informal)An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
эруди́тerudít, учёныйučónyj
(British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research
(Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, broadly, informal)A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
(Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, broadly, informal)An intellectual; a smart person.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
Origin unknown; a number of possible etymologies have been suggested, but no conclusive evOrigin unknown; a number of possible etymologies have been suggested, but no conclusive evidence exists.
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