philosopher
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: philosophers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A lover of wisdom.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A student of philosophy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “philosopher” mean?
A lover of wisdom.
Is “philosopher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.