φιλόσοφος philósophos

Meaning

fond of wise things, i.e. a "philosopher"

In the King James Version: philosopher

Derivation: from G5384 (φίλος) and G4680 (σοφός);

Where it is used

• Acts 17:18 Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.