philosopher
nounUK /fɪˈlɒsəfə/
US /fɪˈlɑːsəfər/
A person who thinks deeply about big questions like what is real and what is right.
The philosopher asked why people should be kind to each other.
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2. A person who studies ideas about knowledge, truth, and existence as a profession.
She became a philosopher and taught at the university.
3. Someone who stays calm and patient when things go wrong.
My grandfather is a philosopher about traffic jams—he just smiles and waits.
4. A writer who explains a system of thought or beliefs.
The ancient philosopher wrote books about how to live a good life.