Where does “filosofi” come from?
filosofi (Finnish) comes from Latin philosophus, from Ancient Greek φιλόσοφος, from Ancient Greek σοφός — clever, skillful, cunning, able; intelligent,...
filosofi (Finnish): philosopher
Definitions
- philosopher
Ancestry of “filosofi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | philosophus | philosophical; philosopher |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φιλόσοφος | lover of knowledge/wisdom; educated, learned... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σοφός | clever, skillful, cunning, able; intelligent,... |