philosopher

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /fəˈlɑsəfɚ/

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• Hyphenation: phi‧lo‧so‧pher

Noun

Singular philosopher

Plural philosophers

1. (countable) A philosopher is a person who studies philosophy and discusses philosophical ideas.

   Confucius is a very famous philosopher and his ideas are still being studied today.