philosopher

//fɪˈlɒsəfə(r)//
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Noun

philosopherSingular
philosophersPlural
1

A person who studies or practices philosophy, especially as an academic discipline, seeking wisdom and understanding of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

Socrates was a famous Greek philosopher who questioned the nature of truth and morality.

2

A person who lives according to philosophical principles or who approaches life with wisdom and calm rationality.

She's a real philosopher—nothing seems to upset her.