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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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