σοφιστής

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • A master of one's craft
  • One who is wise, prudent, a philosopher
  • teacher, tutor
  • (slang) One who makes a profit off of false wisdom: cheat, swindler

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek σοφίζω (but it is the most appropriate --, become wise-- technically the meaning of the passive).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σοφίζω

Gloss

but it is the most appropriate --, become wise-- technically the meaning of the passive

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