savant:
(a French word; plural: ‘savants‘; for the right British pronunciation of this word, please click here, and for the right American pronunciation of this word, please click here)
a savant (R) explaining something to his student (L)
a person with great knowledge; a philosopher;
a sage; a pundit; a scholar;
(in the present day scenario) a person with some mental disorder who shows extra-ordinary talent or skill in some field,
a savant scientist
Maggie is a religious savant; you can find out anything about religion and the different religions and religious scriptures from her.
According to experts, it’s hard to understand and determine the exact characteristics of a savant as there are several different types of savants and each one has a different background story.
The savants, those who are mentally disabled in a way but show some incredible talent in some particular field, were neglected in the past and they were mostly dependent on their families for their livelihood, but in the present day, savants are earning a more comfortable living by showing their talents than ordinary experts!
