1. followers of Aristotle’s philosophy or teaching method
Usage: philosophy; historical
2. people who walk about while teaching or discussing
Usage: formal

Examples

• The peripatetics believed in learning through walking and discussion.
• Ancient Greek peripatetics would stroll through gardens while debating philosophy.
• Modern peripatetics continue the tradition of mobile teaching methods.
• The school hired peripatetics to provide specialized instruction across multiple campuses.
• These peripatetics traveled from town to town sharing their knowledge.
• The peripatetics emphasized practical wisdom over abstract theory.