Philosophist vs. Philosopher

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Difference Between Philosophist and Philosopher
Philosophistnoun
One who pretends to be a philosopher.
Philosophernoun
(originally) A lover of wisdom.
Philosophernoun
A student of philosophy.
Philosophernoun
A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.
Philosophernoun
(archaic) 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.
Philosophernoun
(archaic) 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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Philosophernoun
(obsolete) An alchemist.
Philosophernoun
a specialist in philosophy
Philosophernoun
a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity