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Meaning of philosopher

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

philosopher

Pronunciation:/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)//fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lover of wisdom.

  2. A student of philosophy.

  3. A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.

  4. A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.