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Renaissance man

–noun
1. a cultured man of the Renaissance who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields.
2. (sometimes lowercase) a present-day man who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field.

Origin:
1905–10
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Renaissance man  
n.  A man who has broad intellectual interests and is accomplished in areas of both the arts and the sciences.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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