schoolmen Definition
medieval scholars who taught at universities, especially those who were philosophers or theologians.
Using schoolmen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "schoolmen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The schoolmen of the Middle Ages were known for their philosophical and theological debates.
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Thomas Aquinas was one of the most famous schoolmen of his time.
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The works of the schoolmen were widely studied in medieval Europe.
schoolmen Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for schoolmen
- academics
- intellectuals
- scholastics
Phrases with schoolmen
a group of medieval scholars who taught at universities, especially those who were philosophers or theologians
Example
The works of the Schoolmen were highly influential in medieval Europe.
Schoolmen's Latin
a style of Latin used by medieval scholars, characterized by complex sentence structures and technical vocabulary
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Reading the Schoolmen's Latin can be challenging for modern readers.
nominalism vs. realism
a philosophical debate among the Schoolmen about the nature of universals and whether they exist in reality or only in the mind
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The debate between nominalism and realism was one of the most important issues for the Schoolmen.
Origins of schoolmen
from Middle English 'scolme', meaning 'student'
Summary: schoolmen in Brief
'Schoolmen' [skool-men] refers to medieval scholars who taught at universities, particularly those who were philosophers or theologians. Their works were widely studied in medieval Europe, and they engaged in philosophical debates such as nominalism vs. realism. 'Schoolmen' is also associated with 'Schoolmen's Latin,' a complex style of Latin used by these scholars.
