also: ちえもの
noun
Refers to a person of wisdom and good judgment. Can be used both seriously and with a touch of irony.
彼は村一番の知恵者として知られている。
He is known as the wisest person in the village.
あの知恵者に相談してみたらどう?
Why don't you consult that wise person?
Compound of 知恵 (wisdom) and 者 (person). The irregular reading ちえもの is a variant where 者 is read as もの, an older or alternative kun'yomi.