1. a person who emphasizes the importance of intellect and reason in understanding the world, rather than emotion or intuition
Usage: often used in philosophical or academic contexts
2. in philosophy, a person who believes that knowledge comes primarily through the intellect rather than sensory experience
Usage: technical philosophical term

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of intellectualism or intellectualists

Examples

• The intellectualist approach to ethics focuses on reason and logic rather than feelings.
• She was known as an intellectualist who valued rigorous debate above all else.
• His intellectualist philosophy rejected the idea that emotions could guide moral decisions.
• The intellectualist movement in the 17th century emphasized the power of human reason.
• Critics argued that his intellectualist stance ignored the importance of human experience and emotion.
• Many intellectualists believe that understanding the world requires careful analysis and critical thinking.