philosopher
Translation
philosopher
Examples
Socrates was a famous Greek philosopher.
Socrates was a famous Greek philosopher.
She is a modern philosopher of science.
She is a modern philosopher of science.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a person who studies or writes about philosophy He is a great philosopher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thinker, scholar, sage
Etymology
From Greek 'philo-' (loving) + 'sophia' (wisdom), meaning 'lover of wisdom'.
Memory Tips
'philo-' (love) + 'soph' (wisdom) + '-er' (person). A person who loves wisdom.