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thinker

thin·ker

UK/ˈθɪŋ.kə/ US/ˈθɪŋ.kə/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

an important intellectual

  • “the great minds of the 17th century”
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2.

someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)

Origin

From Middle English thinkere, equivalent to think + -er. Compare West Frisian tinker (“thinker”), Dutch denker (“thinker”), German Denker (“thinker”), Danish tænker (“thinker”), Swedish tänkare (“thinker”).

Phrases

  • deep thinker
  • lateral thinker
  • wishful thinker

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