philosopher
[ fi-los-uh-fer ]
/ fɪˈlɒs ə fər /
noun
a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
a person who is deeply versed in philosophy.
a person who establishes the central ideas of some movement, cult, etc.
a person who regulates his or her life, actions, judgments, utterances, etc., by the light of philosophy or reason.
a person who is rationally or sensibly calm, especially under trying circumstances.
Obsolete.
an alchemist or occult scientist.
Origin of philosopher
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British Dictionary definitions for philosopher
philosopher
/ (fɪˈlɒsəfə) /
noun
a student, teacher, or devotee of philosophy
a person of philosophical temperament, esp one who is patient, wise, and stoical
(formerly) an alchemist or devotee of occult science
a person who establishes the ideology of a cult or movement
the philosopher of the revolution
Cultural definitions for philosopher
philosopher
Someone who engages in philosophy. Some examples of philosophers are Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, and Plato.