Pansophists

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A faction of theorists promoting the concept of achieving total knowledge through learning Individuals who assert that a complete grasp of all subjects is attainable Academics dedicated to the exploration of universal wisdom and understanding across different fields
2. Advocates who believe in acquiring comprehensive understanding across all disciplines
3. Scholars or thinkers emphasizing the pursuit of all-encompassing wisdom

Etymology: "Pansophists" is the plural of "pansophist," a person who seeks universal knowledge. The stem combines the Greek "pan," meaning "all," with "sophia," meaning "wisdom" or "learning," and the suffix "-ist" marks a person who follows or practices something.

Synonyms: universalists, polymaths