DictionaryRoot: sophos
Greek
sophos
wise
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noun
philosopher
fuh-LAH-suh-fer/fəˈlɑːsəfər/
A person who studies or thinks deeply about fundamental questions of knowledge, reality, or life.
Etymology
A philosopher is literally a “lover of wisdom.” The name emphasizes devotion to seeking truth, connecting that pursuit with the study of fundamental questions rather than simply possessing knowledge.