Also means
philosopher
Usage Note
Pensatore (m) / pensatrice (f) denotes someone who thinks deeply, especially a philosopher or intellectual. It is an agent noun from pensare (to think). In art history, Il Pensatore (The Thinker) is the famous Rodin sculpture. The word carries a respectful, intellectual connotation — calling someone un grande pensatore is a compliment.
Examples
"Aristotele fu uno dei più grandi pensatori dell'antichità."
Natural Translation
Aristotle was one of the greatest thinkers of antiquity.
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