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philosopher king

Noun

Meaning

philosopher king (plural philosopher kings)

A very wise ruler.

philosopher-king (plural philosopher-kings)

Alternative spelling of philosopher king

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

philosopher-king

Examples

This regime is ruled by a philosopher king, and thus is grounded on wisdom and reason. Source: Internet

However, the philosopher king image was used by many after Plato to justify their personal political beliefs. Source: Internet

Derek is a philosopher-king among startup contrarians, and he knows how to get what he wants, however odd. Source: Internet

That doesn’t make you a philosopher-king of liberty. Source: Internet

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