noun
the Seven Sages of Greece; the Seven Wise Men
Refers to the seven ancient Greek philosophers and statesmen renowned for their wisdom. Also called 七賢 (しちけん).
See also: 七賢
七賢人にはソロンやタレスが含まれる。
The Seven Sages include Solon and Thales.
Shorter form with the same meaning; 七賢人 is slightly more explicit with 人 ('person').
From 七 (しち, 'seven') + 賢人 (けんじん, 'wise person'). A direct translation of the Western concept of the Seven Sages of Greece.