failasuf

• failasoef (1901–1947, 1947–1972)

From earlier failasoef, derived from Arabic فَيْلَسُوف (faylasūf, “philosopher”), ultimately from Ancient Greek φιλόσοφος (philósophos, literally “lover of wisdom”).

failasuf (plural failasuf-failasuf)

1. (rare, nonstandard) alternative form of filsuf
   • 2020 August 28, Nurbani Yusuf, “Ulama Salafi, Tajam Penanya Bukan Keras Mikrofonnya”, in Geotimes Indonesia‎^[1], archived from the original on 7 October 2025:

     Tradisi baca tulis pada masa Yunani sungguh menakjubkan—para failasuf itu layaknya nabi atau suluh yang mencerahkan. Dari para failasuf itulah peradaban modern berpijak.

     The literary traditions of Ancient Greece are truly astonishing–its philosophers bear semblance to prophets, or rather, like irradiant beacons. From these philosophers emerged the very foundations upon which modern civilization stands.