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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A philosopher, a person who writes or reasons in philosophy.
2. 2
   someone who considers situations from a philosophical point of view wordnet
3. 3
   A person who creates superficial arguments or offers meaningless solutions, instead of practical ones. derogatory

Synonyms

All synonyms

philosopherphilosophisersophistspeculatorthinker

Etymology

From philosophize + -er.

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