(of a philosophical position) derived from that of Aristotle, or incorporating such of his major doctrines as the distinctions between matter and form, and substance and accident, or the primacy of individuals over universals
noun
3.
a follower of Aristotle
Aristotelian in American English
(ˌærɪstəˈtiljən; ˌærɪstəˈtiliən)
adjective
1.
of or characteristic of Aristotle or his philosophy
noun
2.
a follower of Aristotle or his philosophy
3.
a person who tends to be empirical or practical in his thinking, rather than abstract, speculative, or idealistic