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philosopher

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

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Definition of philosopher

noun

a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

Origin:

Middle English: from a variant of Old French philosophe, via Latin from Greek philosophos 'lover of wisdom', from philein 'to love' + sophos 'wise'