sophy

1 of 2

noun

so·phy ˈsō-fē

archaic

: a sovereign of Persia

-sophy

2 of 2

noun combining form

: knowledge : wisdom : science

anthroposophy

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Persian Safī

Noun combining form

French -sophie, from Latin -sophia, from Greek, from sophia wisdom, from sophos

First Known Use

Noun

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sophy was in 1534

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“Sophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/sophy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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