Meaning & use
wise man
A man known for good judgment, deep knowledge, or sound advice.
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The villagers went to the old wise man whenever they needed help settling a dispute.
According to the Christian tradition, three wise men followed a star to visit the infant Jesus.
A note on using this word
Wise man can describe an admired advisor in general, or specifically one of the Magi in the Christian nativity story.
Words with a similar meaning
sage
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Words with an opposite meaning
fool
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