Definition

A person of great learning and wisdom, deeply respected for their judgment and counsel; alternatively, an herb used in cooking and traditional medicine known for its aromatic leaves.

Example Usage

The venture capitalist, a sage in Silicon Valley circles, warned startups against burning cash too quickly during the dot-com bubble.

Origin

From Latin 'sapiens', meaning 'wise', through Old French 'sage'; the herb 'sage' comes from Latin 'salvia', related to 'salvus' (safe, well).

Fun Fact

In ancient Chinese philosophy, the Daode Jing celebrates the sage as someone who acts through non-action (wu wei), embodying wisdom through simplicity.

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