Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
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.
noun
- a man of any period who has a broad range of intellectual interests
An outstandingly versatile, well-rounded person. The expression alludes to such Renaissance figures as Leonardo da Vinci, who performed brilliantly in many different fields.