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Renaissance man

noun

a cultured man of the Renaissance who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields.
(sometimes lowercase)��a present-day man who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field.

Renaissance man

noun

a man of any period who has a broad range of intellectual interests

Renaissance man

An outstandingly versatile, well-rounded person. The expression alludes to such Renaissance figures as Leonardo da Vinci, who performed brilliantly in many different fields.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Renaissance man¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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I recently spoke with Weller about the legacy and politics of “RoboCop,” his long career, turn as a Renaissance man, the importance of jazz and his friendship with Miles Davis.

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Charles is at once a Renaissance man and a Luddite.

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But it’s actually a good fit for the Texas native and musical Renaissance man.

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Today, there’s a term for this range of talents: a Renaissance man.

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Now, the composer Joseph Boulogne would be hailed as a Renaissance man: artist, athlete, intellectual, soldier.

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