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wiseman

/ˈwaɪz.mən/
wise · man
Plural:wisemen
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• noun

1

A man or person of great learning, sound judgment, or philosophical insight; a sage.

Example

"The villagers sought the counsel of the local wiseman before making their final decision."

2

A man skilled in traditional folk magic, divination, or herbal healing; a wizard or sorcerer.

Example

"In the old folk tale, a forest wiseman brewed a potion to break the curse."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While most commonly written as the open compound "wise man" in contemporary standard English, the solid form "wiseman" is sometimes used for folkloric, spiritual, or ironic senses.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a closed compound of "wise" (from Old English wis, meaning learned or sagacious) and "man" (from Old English mann).

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