learned society

noun

an organization devoted to the scholarly study of a particular field or discipline, as modern languages, psychology, or history.

First recorded in 1670–80

If that were so, he would be more likely after treasure for himself than information for a learned society.

I was hoping, in the interests of folklore, to preserve them for some learned society's private printing press.

A distinguished archæologist, sir, a corresponding member of every learned society in Europe—reduced to these extremities!

The real origin of Hill's attack on this learned society is somewhat obscure.

Still, we will record it here for a certain learned society.

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