scholarian

noun

scho·​lar·​i·​an

skäˈlerēən

plural -s

: a member of the Roman imperial guard

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin scholarius scholarian (from schola ancient Roman association of persons sharing a common interest or profession + Latin -arius -ary) + English -an

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