PHILOSOPHERS
Noun
philosophers
plural of philosopher
Source: Wiktionary
PHILOSOPHER
Phi*los"o*pher, n. Etym: [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L.
philosophus, Gr. Philosophy.]
1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics,
encountered him. Acts xvii. 18.
2. One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the
conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical
wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.
3. An alchemist. [Obs.] Chaucer. Philosopher's stone, an imaginary
stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of
converting the baser metals into gold.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition