Peripatetic

  1. Noun.  A disciple of Aristotle; an Aristotelian.
  2. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to the philosophy or methods of Aristotle, or to his followers.
  3. Adjective.  tending to walk about.
  4. Adjective.  constantly travelling; itinerant; nomadic.
  5. Adjective.  (usually, capitalized) Having to do with Aristotle, his philosophy, or the school of thought which he founded.
  6. Noun.  One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant.
  7. Noun.  (usually, capitalized) One who accepts the philosophy of Aristotle or his school; an Aristotelian.

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