Philosophers | Definition & Meaning of Philosophers in English Dictionary

Definition: Meaning of, philosopher in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɪˈlɒsəfə /

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philosopher	philosophers

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philosopher used in phrases

existential philosopher (noun)
1. a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable
existentialist philosopher (noun)
1. a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable
philosopher's stone (noun)
1. an imaginary substance that was thought in the past to have the power to change any other metal into gold
philosopher's wool (noun)
1. oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment
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Pronunciation: bɪɡ ˈɡʌv(ə)nˌm(ə)nt;ˈɡʌvəm(ə)nt

Parts of Speech: noun

American English government - used when people think it is controlling their lives too much