philosophe
/ˌfɪləˈzɒf/
noun
- A philosopher or intellectual, especially one from the French Enlightenment who believed in reason, science, and human rights.
- During the 18th century, French philosophes gathered in salons to discuss new ideas.
- Many philosophes argued that education was the key to a better society.
- The philosophe Voltaire wrote many essays criticizing the church and government.
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