Philosopher: meaning, definitions and examples

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philosopher

[ fɪˈlɒsəfər ]

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person

A person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment through contemplation and rational analysis.

Synonyms

intellectual, scholar, thinker

Examples of usage

Many great philosophers throughout history have shaped the way we think about the world.
Socrates is considered one of the most influential philosophers of all time.

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philosophy

A person who is knowledgeable in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

Synonyms

academic, professor, scholar

Examples of usage

The university hired a new philosopher to teach ethics and metaphysics.
She is a renowned philosopher who has written several books on existentialism.

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everyday life

A person who has a calm and rational approach to problems and challenges.

Synonyms

optimist, realist, stoic

Examples of usage

Despite the chaos around her, she remained a philosopher, always looking for the silver lining.
He approached the difficult situation with the mindset of a philosopher, seeking solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "philosopher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filósofo

🇮🇳 दार्शनिक (darshanik)

🇩🇪 Philosoph

🇮🇩 filsuf

🇺🇦 філософ

🇵🇱 filozof

🇯🇵 哲学者 (tetsugakusha)

🇫🇷 philosophe

🇪🇸 filósofo

🇹🇷 filozof

🇰🇷 철학자 (cheolhakja)

🇸🇦 فيلسوف (faylasuf)

🇨🇿 filozof

🇸🇰 filozof

🇨🇳 哲学家 (zhéxué jiā)

🇸🇮 filozof

🇮🇸 heimspekingur

🇰🇿 философ

🇬🇪 ფილოსოფოსი (pilosoposi)

🇦🇿 filosof

🇲🇽 filósofo

Word origin

The word 'philosopher' has its roots in ancient Greek, where 'philosophos' meant 'lover of wisdom'. The term was first used by the ancient Greek thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who laid the foundation for Western philosophy. Over the centuries, philosophers have continued to explore fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of reality.