Meaning
philosopher
In a sentence
Mio fratello vuole diventare un filosofo famoso.
My brother wants to become a famous philosopher.
Hai letto quel filosofo per il corso?
Did you read that philosopher for the course?
Non sono un filosofo, ma ci penso spesso.
I'm not a philosopher, but I think about it often.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filosofo | masculine · singular |
| filosofi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun: il filosofo, i filosofi. Feminine is usually la filosofa.
- Use for both academic philosophers and historical thinkers; for a reflective attitude, Italian often prefers pensatore in some contexts.
- Don't confuse with filosofico, the adjective: pensiero filosofico, not pensiero filosofo.