la
feminine
/filosoˈfia/
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Translation
philosophy
Word origin
From Greek philosophia, literally 'love of wisdom', from philos ('loving') and sophia ('wisdom'). English 'philosophy' shares the same origin.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- philosophia
- English cognates
- philosophy, sophisticated
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralfilosofías
Examples
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She studies philosophy at university.
griega influyó Europa.
Greek philosophy influenced the whole of Europe.
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Every company has its own working philosophy.
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His philosophy of life is very simple.
¿ moderna?
Are you interested in modern philosophy?
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