thinker

(Engels)

1. One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
2. An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.
3. (slang) The brain; the mind.
4. (slang) A poser; a conundrum that requires some thinking.

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: thinkere

Verwante met Fries: tinker

Verwante met Nederlands: denker

Verwante met Duits: Denker

Verwante met Deens: tænker

Verwante met Sweeds: tänkare

In summary

From Middle English thinkere, equivalent to think + -er. Compare West Frisian tinker (“thinker”), Dutch denker (“thinker”), German Denker (“thinker”), Danish tænker (“thinker”), Swedish tänkare (“thinker”).

Sinonieme

philosopher

intellectual

mind

sage

creative thinker

savant

thinking

🤔

wise person

thoughtful person

elder

notionalist

guru

intellect

man of ideas

mastermind

speculator