Thesaurus: philosopher

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1. n. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.
2. n. One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.
3. n. An alchemist.
4. n. a specialist in philosophy
5. n. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
6. 1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. Acts xvii. 18. 2. One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness. 3. An alchemist. [Obs.] Chaucer. Philosopher's stone, an imaginary stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of converting the baser metals into gold.
7. Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, theprinciples of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher;rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.-- Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly, adv.
8. n:100 n. a specialist in philosophy n. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity