philosopher
phi·lo·sop·her
noun
1.
a specialist in philosophy
Origin
From Middle English philosophre, from Anglo-Norman or Middle French philosophe, from Latin philosophus, from Ancient Greek φιλόσοφος (philósophos, literally “lover of wisdom”) + -er. Credited as having been coined by Pythagoras to describe himself. Displaced native Old English ūþwita.
Phrases
- analytic philosopher
- fire philosopher
- macaroni philosopher
- natural philosopher
- philosopher by fire
- philosopher king
- philosopher of fire
- philosopher's game
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