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philo

The correct spelling is philo.

How to pronounce philo

noun

Say it like: Fil-o

The correct spelling is philo. A lover of wisdom. For example: "Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics."

Usage Examples

Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.

a philosophy of government;   a philosophy of education

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A lover of wisdom.
  2. 2.A student of philosophy.
  3. 3.A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.
  4. 4.A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
  5. 5.A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

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