philosopher Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a specialist in philosophy
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noun a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
WordNet
Phi*los"o*pher noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. Acts xvii. 18.
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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. Obs. Chaucer.