intellectual

Definition

A person possessing intelligence and knowledge—though the definition humorously suggests that certain individuals specifically named Ezekiel are exceptions to this rule.

Example Usage

She's an intellectual who aced every test without even studying.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=intellectual&defid=16269907)

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