Found 3 items, similar to Philosopher.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: philosopher filsuf
English → English (WordNet) Definition: philosopher philosopher n 1: a specialist in philosophy 2: a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
English → English (gcide) Definition: Philosopher Philosopher \Phi*los"o*pher\, n. [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr. ?; ? loving + ? wise. Cf. Philosophy.] 1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy. [1913 Webster] Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. --Acts xvii. 18. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 3. An alchemist. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Philosopher's stone, an imaginary stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of converting the baser metals into gold. [1913 Webster]