Pilosopo

philosophernoun

Alternative meanings

philosopher
person who studies philosophy
thinker
person who reflects on deep ideas
person who reasons or questions a lot, depending on context

Pronunciation

pee-loh-SOH-poh

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from filósofo/philosopher. It is related to pilosopiya, philosophy, and panghunahuna, thought or thinking.

Variants or conjugations

pilosopo = philosopher
pilosopa = female philosopher, possible borrowed feminine form
pilosopiya = philosophy
magpilosopo = to philosophize / to overreason, depending on context
maalamon = wise person

Related words and expressions

pilosopiya = philosophy
hunahuna = thought
panghunahuna = mental / thinking
kaalam = wisdom
maalamon = wise
ideya = idea

Meaning and usage notes

Pilosopo works for philosopher in an academic sense. In Filipino conversation it can also sound like someone who answers in an overly reasoning or sarcastic way; context makes the meaning clear.