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philosopher's wool

philosopher


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

Pronunciation: / fɪˈlɒsəfə /

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philosopher philosophers
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  1. someone who studies and develops ideas about the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil etc
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  2. someone who thinks deeply about the world, life etc
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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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