Sophont

Sophont (Science) Synopsis

SOPHONT: A generalized term for an intelligent life being, including humans as well as intelligent aliens.

See Major Race and Minor Race.

Sophont (Science) Description

A 'Sophont is a member of a species (race) generally recognized as sentient.

A person who studies sophonts is known as a Sophontologist.

See Sophontologist for more information.

Sophont (Description) Etymology

Derived from the Terran Greek word Sophia, meaning wisdom.

Sophont (Science) History & Background (Dossier)

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Sophont (Science) References & Contributors (Sources)

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