pseudophilosopher

noun

One who practises pseudophilosophy.

OriginEnglish philosopher ← Middle English pseudo- ← Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs) →
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Meanings

nounpseudophilosopher (plural pseudophilosophers)

plural pseudophilosophers

  1. derogatoryOne who practises pseudophilosophy.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
philosophoid

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekψεύδω (pseúdō)
  2. Ancient Greekψευδής (pseudḗs)
  3. Middle Englishpseudo-
  4. Englishpseudo-
  5. Englishphilosopher
  6. Englishpseudophilosopher

From pseudo- + philosopher.

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APA

pseudophilosopher. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudophilosopher

MLA

“pseudophilosopher.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudophilosopher. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudophilosopher,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudophilosopher.

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