Ruminator: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruminator

 

[ ˈruːmɪˌneɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who often engages in deep or prolonged thought; a contemplative person.

Synonyms

contemplator, pensive, philosopher

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a ruminator, always lost in his thoughts.
  • The author is a well-known ruminator, often reflecting on life's complexities.
  • She is a natural ruminator, constantly pondering the meaning of existence.
Context #2 | Noun

animal

An animal, such as a cow or sheep, that chews its cud.

Synonyms

cud-chewer, grazer

Examples of usage

  • Cows are known as ruminators because of their unique digestive system.
  • Sheep are ruminators that graze on grass and then regurgitate it for further digestion.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruminator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ruminador

🇮🇳 चिंतनशील व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Grübler

🇮🇩 pemikir

🇺🇦 роздумувач

🇵🇱 myśliciel

🇯🇵 反芻家

🇫🇷 ruminant

🇪🇸 rumiante

🇹🇷 düşünen

🇰🇷 반추하는 사람

🇸🇦 مفكر

🇨🇿 přemýšlivý člověk

🇸🇰 premýšľavý človek

🇨🇳 反刍者

🇸🇮 premišljevalec

🇮🇸 hugleiðandi

🇰🇿 ойланушы

🇬🇪 მოაზროვნე

🇦🇿 düşünən

🇲🇽 rumiante

Etymology

The word 'ruminator' has Latin roots, derived from the Latin word 'ruminare' which means 'to chew over again'. Originally used to describe animals with multiple stomachs that chew their food twice, the term evolved to also refer to humans who engage in deep contemplation or reflection.