C1nounphilosophyhistory
US/fəˈlɑː.sə.fər/
UK/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə/
a person who studies or writes about big questions of life, truth and right and wrong
In context
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher whose ideas still shape Vietnamese culture.
Greek philosophers asked what makes a good life.
My grandfather is a bit of a philosopher after a few cups of tea.
Words that go with philosopher
adjective + noun
- Greek philosopherAristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist.
- famous philosopherThe quote comes from a famous philosopher.
- political philosopherPolitical philosophers argue about the role of the state.
- moral philosopherMoral philosophers study what is right and wrong.
- ancient philosophersAncient philosophers believed in four basic elements.