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philosopher definition

phi·loso·pher (fi läs′ə fər)

noun

  1. a person who studies or is an expert in philosophy
  2. a person who lives by or expounds a system of philosophy
    1. a person who meets difficulties with calmness and composure
    2. a person given to philosophizing

Etymology: ME philosophre < OFr philosophe < L philosophus < Gr philosophos < philos, loving + sophos, wise

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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