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thinker

/ˈθɪŋ.kər/
think · er
Plural:thinkers
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• noun

1

A person who directs their mind toward reasoned analysis, reflection, or intellectual contemplation, often specified in terms of a particular style or quality of thought.

Example

"The professor encouraged her students to become independent thinkers rather than simply memorizing facts."

2

A person of notable intellectual achievement who develops influential ideas, theories, or philosophies.

Example

"The seminar examined the writings of several prominent political thinkers from the Enlightenment."

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• Rhymes for thinker

• Nearby Words

thingy
think
thinkable
thinker
thinking
thinkpiece
thinly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'think' (from Old English 'thencan', meaning to imagine or conceive in the mind) combined with the suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thinker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thinker
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