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Noun: philosopher  fi'ló-su-fu(r)
  1. (philosophy) a specialist in philosophy
    "The philosopher gave a lecture on ethics and morality"
     
  2. A wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
    "In times of crisis, he remained a philosopher, approaching problems with logic and composure"

Derived forms: philosophers

Type of: actor, doer, scholar, scholarly person, worker

Encyclopedia: Philosopher