Philosophers: meaning, definitions and examples

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philosophers

 

[ fษชหˆlษ’sษ™fษ™z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of existence

Philosophers are individuals who seek to understand the fundamental nature of reality and existence. They explore questions about knowledge, ethics, existence, and the nature of reality. Philosophers use logic and reason to analyze and debate these fundamental questions.

Synonyms

intellectuals, scholars, thinkers

Examples of usage

  • Many philosophers throughout history have pondered the meaning of life.
  • Studying philosophy allows individuals to critically examine their beliefs and values.

Translations

Translations of the word "philosophers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filรณsofos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฐเฅเคถเคจเคฟเค•เฅ‹เค‚ (darshanikon)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Philosophen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filsuf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปะพัะพั„ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filozofowie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ“ฒๅญฆ่€… (tetsugakusha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท philosophes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filรณsofos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filozoflar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ ํ•™์ž๋“ค (cheolhakjadeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ุงุณูุฉ (falasifa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filozofovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filozofi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ฒๅญฆๅฎถ (zhรฉxuรฉjiฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filozofi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimspekingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะพัะพั„ั‚ะฐั€ (filosofter)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (pilosoposebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filosoflar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filรณsofos

Etymology

The word 'philosopher' comes from the Greek word 'philosophos', which means 'lover of wisdom'. Philosophers have existed for centuries, with famous figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shaping the field. Philosophy has played a significant role in shaping various cultures and societies throughout history, influencing art, politics, and science.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,194 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.