Etymology

pseudophilosopher

Today it means: One who practises pseudophilosophy. Full definition →

English philosopher ← Middle English pseudo- ← Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)
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  1. Ancient Greekψεύδω (pseúdō)
  2. Ancient Greekψευδής (pseudḗs)
  3. Middle Englishpseudo-
  4. Englishpseudo-
  5. Englishphilosopher
  6. English todaypseudophilosopher

From pseudo- + philosopher.

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