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philosopher

nounmasculine/fiˈlɔzufu/medium

fi·ló·so·fo

Definition

A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
Socrates is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.
She is a philosopher who specializes in ethics.
Common collocations
Greek philosophermoral philosopherpolitical philosopherphilosopher king

Etymology

Do latim 'philosophus', do grego 'philosophos' (amigo da sabedoria).

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