philosopheress

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From philosopher +‎ -ess.

Noun

philosopheress (plural philosopheresses)

  1. (rare) A female philosopher.
    Synonym: philosophess
    • 1873, Anthony Trollope, Phineas Redux:
      A poet doesn't want to marry a poetess, nor a philosopher a philosopheress.
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