thinkers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈθɪŋkɝz// UK //θˈɪŋkəz// thinkers
n. people who spend a lot of time considering deep or complex ideas. You often use this to describe famous philosophers or experts who influence how we see the world.
n. individuals who engage in deep, systematic, or creative thought, particularly regarding philosophical, social, or political matters.
The university invited several great thinkers to the conference.
Modern political thinkers are still debating the best ways to balance individual freedom with collective security.
The Enlightenment was defined by a generation of thinkers who challenged traditional authority and championed the use of reason to improve the human condition.
Usage
Plural form of 'thinker'; frequently modified by adjectives like 'original', 'critical', or 'influential'.