English Dictionary: Philosopher | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. --Acts xvii. 18. 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. 3. An alchemist. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {Philosopher's stone}, an imaginary stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of converting the baser metals into gold. |