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Meaning of Wonk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. An overly studious person, particularly a student.
  2. A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.

Equivalents

Bosanski Mateo štreber
Čeština šprt
Français bûcheur
Hrvatski Mateo štreber
Italiano secchione
한국어 공부벌레
Русский бота́н
Српски Mateo štreber

Examples

“Previously, e-reading had been the domain of early adopters and new technology wonks.”
“This is the sort of standard that the Paul Ryans of the world trumpet to their constituents, to potential campaign contributors and to their peers in Congress. They become “budget wonks” and political superstars, even if their proposals are bound to go nowhere.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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