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philosopher king
noun
the Platonic ideal of a ruler, philosophically trained and enlightened.
Origin:
1920–25
1920–25
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | philosopher king1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an elite or wise person whose knowledge enables them to rule justly |
| Etymology: | from Plato |
| Main Entry: | philosopher king2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the idea that the wisest person should be the ruler of a country |
| Etymology: | from Plato |
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