noun
thinker
THIHNG-kuh
noun
1
Someone known for serious, deep thought, especially a philosopher or intellectual.
"Aristotle remains one of history's most influential thinkers."
2
Someone who is thinking or reflecting at a given moment.
"She sat by the window, a quiet thinker lost in her own world."
How to Use Thinker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who thinks deeply, especially an intellectual or philosopher.
Common pairings
great thinker
free thinker
deep thinker
Word Forms
thinkers plural
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