Ruminator: meaning, definitions and examples
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ruminator
[ ˈruːmɪˌneɪtər ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.