philosopher

simple noun29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1
great philosopher8.5

Refers to a philosopher of exceptional skill and influence.

important philosopher8.0

Refers to a philosopher with significant impact.

famous philosopher7.8

Refers to a philosopher who is widely known.

Greek philosopher7.8

Refers to a philosopher from ancient or modern Greece.

ancient philosopher7.7

Refers to a philosopher from the ancient world (e.g., Greek, Roman).

modern philosopher7.5

Refers to a philosopher from the modern era (roughly 17th to 20th century).

contemporary philosopher7.3

Refers to a philosopher who is living and working now or in the recent past.

classical philosopher7.2

Refers to a philosopher from the classical period, especially ancient Greece and Rome.

political philosopher7.2

Refers to a philosopher who specializes in political theory and government.

leading philosopher7.0

Refers to one of the most important and influential philosophers of a time or field.

Western philosopher7.0

Refers to a philosopher from the European or American cultural tradition.

moral philosopher7.0

Refers to a philosopher who specializes in ethics and morality.

prominent philosopher6.8

Refers to a philosopher who is important and well-known.

medieval philosopher6.8

Refers to a philosopher from the Middle Ages.

distinguished philosopher6.5

Refers to a philosopher who is highly respected and successful.

Enlightenment philosopher6.5

Refers to a philosopher from the Age of Enlightenment (18th century).

eminent philosopher6.2

Refers to a famous and respected philosopher.

Eastern philosopher6.0

Refers to a philosopher from an Asian cultural tradition.

18th-century philosopher5.6

Refers to a philosopher who was active during the 18th century.

17th-century philosopher5.5

Refers to a philosopher who was active during the 17th century.

a philosopher of sth7.5

Used to denote a philosopher's area of specialization, e.g., 'a philosopher of science'.