Noun: philosopher fi'ló-su-fu(r)
- (philosophy) a specialist in philosophy
"The philosopher gave a lecture on ethics and morality"
- 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