a man of letters

man of letters

A man who is well-versed in literature and related scholarly pursuits. As a man of letters, the professor could easily speak for hours on the works of Shakespeare.
See also: letter, man, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a man (or woman) of letters

a scholar or writer.
See also: letter, man, of
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See also:
  • man of letters
  • a man of few words
  • a man/woman of few words
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a
  • ladies' man
  • a ladies' man
  • man on the make
  • a man after (one's) own heart
  • a man, woman, etc. after your own heart