metafisario

Metafisario is a rarely attested term in Spanish that may refer to a person who studies or engages in metaphysical inquiry. Because metafísica is the field, the more common noun for such a person is metafísico (or a metafísica scholar). Metafisario appears primarily as a neologism or stylistic coinage, found in fictional works, speculative writing, or in discussions about language use, rather than in formal philosophical discourse.

Etymology: The word is built from metafísica (metaphysics) with the agentive suffix -rio, following patterns such as bibliotecario or telegrafista. However, unlike these established occupational nouns, metafisario is not recognized by standard dictionaries and its use remains marginal.

Usage: In academic contexts, metafísico or filósofo de la metafísica is preferred. If metafisario is used, it should be defined at first use to avoid ambiguity. In fiction, it may designate a character who specializes in metaphysical matters or who claims authority over metaphysical knowledge, often with a ceremonial or arcane aura.

See also: Metaphysics, Metafísica, Metafísico, Ontology, Epistemology.