Noun: wise man wIz man- A wise and trusted guide and advisor
"The village elders sought counsel from the wise man"
Derived forms: wise men
Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, mentor, sod [informal]
Encyclopedia: Wise man