English dictionary · noun
philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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- the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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having refined worldly knowledge or experience; complex
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a second-year student
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the desire to promote the welfare of others, shown by generous donations
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An adult or older adolescent who is sexually attracted to prepubescent children.
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devoted to music (chiefly in the names of orchestras)
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a philosophy holding that knowledge of God may be achieved through spiritual insight
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a person who collects or loves books
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