Synonyms & related words for intellectuals

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Words related to intellectuals

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Where does intellectuals come from?

The word intellectuals breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: intel-, from Latin inter (“between, within”); and -lect, from Latin lego (“choose, read”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.