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theorists

noun

plural of theorist
as in philosophers

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  1. philosophers
  2. practitioners
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  • Bible readers may wonder how this fit with Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command, and philosophers have occasionally tried to reconcile the two stories with textual twists.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Several philosophers have argued for freedom of movement, often on the grounds that migration should be understood as a human right.
    — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of philosophers
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  • The evidence and the practitioners both point the same direction.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • While Jingdezhen’s pottery-making continues to be passed down within families, universities and residency programs host new generations of Chinese and international practitioners.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of practitioners
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“Theorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorists. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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