philosopher

The definition of a philosopher is a person who is an expert in philosophy (the study of the nature of knowledge and reality).

(noun)

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are examples of philosophers.

See philosopher in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person who studies or is an expert in philosophy
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

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

See philosopher in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Origin:

Origin: Middle English philosophre

Origin: , from alteration of Old French philosophe

Origin: , from Latin philosophus

Origin: , from Greek philosophos, lover of wisdom, philosopher

Origin: : philo-, philo-

Origin: + sophiā, knowledge, learning

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