philosophaster

noun

phi·​los·​o·​phas·​ter
fə̇¦läsə¦fastə(r)
plural -s
: a pretender or dabbler in philosophy

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Latin philosophus philosopher + -aster

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“Philosophaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophaster. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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