1. people who think deeply or engage in serious reflection; thinkers
Usage: plural of cogitator; formal or literary

Examples

• The great cogitators of the Renaissance shaped Western philosophy.
• Ancient Greek cogitators debated the nature of reality and knowledge.
• Modern cogitators continue to wrestle with ethical questions in technology.
• The panel included several renowned cogitators from different academic disciplines.
• Cogitators throughout history have sought to understand the human condition.