Meaning & use
sages
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Wise people, especially those respected for their experience and good judgment.
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The ancient sages taught that patience was the root of wisdom.
Village elders were treated as sages whose advice guided important decisions.
A note on using this word
Often evokes an old-fashioned or reverent image of wisdom, as in ancient or mythological contexts; distinct from 'sage' the herb.
Words with a similar meaning
wise men and womenphilosophers
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Words with an opposite meaning
fools
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