philosopher

Noun

Meaning

One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.

One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.

An alchemist.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sage academic intellectual scholar logician speculator theorist thinker metaphysician solomon pythagorean solon hakim socratic montaigne
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Antonyms

dura whistler marcher berserker prat nougat
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Hypernyms

bookman individual person soul scholar mortal

Hyponyms

popper scholastic libertarian stoic yogi cynic

Related terms

philosophy philosophical philosophizer philosophe philosophaster philosophical method

Phrases with the word

philosopher's game philosopher's lamp macaroni philosopher unimportant philosopher the book of sirach the philosopher atomistic philosopher

Examples

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates

There is nothing so absurd that it has not been said by some philosopher. Cicero

Shall I show you the sinews of a philosopher 'What sinews are those' A will undisappointed evils avoided powers daily exercised careful resolutions unerring decisions. Epictetus

Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher. Latin Proverb

Better a healthy donkey than a consumptive philosopher. Romanian Proverb

The beard does not make the philosopher. Italian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

philosophation philosophe philosopheme philosopher by fire philosopher descartes philosopher king