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wise man

DEFINITIONS OF: wise man

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n a wise and trusted guide and advisor

Synonyms:
mentor
Examples:
Balthasar
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
Caspar
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
Melchior
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus; usually represented as a king of Nubia
Types:
sage
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
Hakham
a Hebrew title of respect for a wise and highly educated man
mahatma
(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
Type of:
intellect, intellectual
a person who uses the mind creatively
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