philosopher kings

phi·los·o·pher Kings

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-los-uh-fer kingz]
- /fɪˈlɒs ə fər kɪŋz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-los-uh-fer kingz]
- /fɪˈlɒs ə fər kɪŋz/

Definitions of philosopher kings words

noun philosopher kings the Platonic ideal of a ruler, philosophically trained and enlightened. 1
noun plural philosopher kings (in the political theory of Plato) the elite whose education has given them true knowledge of the Forms and esp of the Form of the Good, thus enabling them alone to rule justly 0
noun plural philosopher kings any ideologically motivated elite 0

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Origin of philosopher kings

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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philosopher kings popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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