1. A male learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
   "The bookman's extensive knowledge of ancient texts impressed his colleagues"

Derived forms: bookmen

Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, scholar, scholarly person, sod [informal]

Encyclopedia: Bookman, South Carolina