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philosopher

The word “philosopher” has 4 syllables: phi-los-o-pher

It's pronounced as /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

What is synonym and antonym for philosopher?

In the thesaurus, “philosopher” has 20 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for philosopher along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for philosopher

Antonyms for philosopher

  • anti-intellectual
  • irrational person
  • materialist
  • non-thinker
  • pragmatist
  • simple-minded person
  • superficial thinker
  • thoughtless person
  • unquestioning follower
  • unreflective person

Meanings of philosopher

  • noun
    1. A lover of wisdom.
    2. A student of philosophy.
    3. A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.
    4. A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
    5. A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.
    6. An alchemist.

Example Sentences

  • The philosopher spent years studying the nature of truth and existence.
  • As a philosopher, she often questioned the meaning of human life.
  • The ancient philosopher taught his students through open dialogue and debate.
  • Every philosopher seeks wisdom through reason and critical thinking.
  • The philosopher wrote a book exploring the concept of free will.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to philosopher, such as: advocate, anti-intellectual, apostle, backer, booster, champion, dean.

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