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Noun: Phi Beta Kappa
Usage: US
  1. A prestigious academic honor society in the United States, founded in 1776, recognizing exceptional achievement in liberal arts and sciences
    "She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa for her outstanding academic performance"
     
  2. A member of this honor society or, informally, an exceptionally intelligent or scholarly person
    "As a Phi Beta Kappa, he was highly sought after by top graduate programs"

Encyclopedia: Phi Beta Kappa