noun
A person who follows or is influenced by multiple disciplines, philosophies, or teachings at once, blending them into a unique, hybrid understanding or practice. It refers to someone who draws from different areas of expertise or thought to create a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach.
Etymology:
A combination of “inter,” meaning between or among, and “disciple,” from Latin discipulus (student or follower), indicating one who follows multiple teachings or disciplines.
Example Sentence:
As an interdeciple, she studied both ancient philosophy and modern physics, finding ways to integrate the two into her research.