As nouns the difference between avant and savant
is that avant is the front of an army; the vanguard while savant is a person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
avant
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(obsolete) The front of an army; the vanguard.
Related terms
* van
References
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savant
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
A person eminent for acquirements.
Derived terms
* idiot savant
* savant syndrom
* savantism
Anagrams
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