(originally) A lover of wisdom. / A student of philosophy. / A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.

plural of philosopher

Any of the leading philosophers or intellectuals of the 18th-century French Enlightenment. / (derogatory) An incompetent philosopher; a philosophaster.

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy. / Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful. / Detached, calm, stoic.

Synonym of philosophical

In a philosophical manner.

To ponder or reason out philosophically.

plural of philosophe

A philosopher, a person who writes or reasons in philosophy. / (derogatory) A person who creates superficial arguments or offers meaningless solutions, instead of practical ones.

plural of philosophizer