man of letters man of letters {n. phr.} A writer; an author; a scholar. Chekhov was not only a practicing physician but also a first-rate man of letters. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss