'anthroposophist' originates from German, ultimately from Greek. Specifically from German 'Anthroposophist', where Greek 'anthropos' meant 'human' and Greek 'sophia' meant 'wisdom'.

'anthroposophist' changed from the German word 'Anthroposophist' (formed from 'Anthroposophie', coined in the late 19th / early 20th century in connection with Rudolf Steiner) and eventually became the modern English word 'anthroposophist' through translations and the spread of Steiner's writings.

Initially, it meant 'related to human wisdom' or described the philosophical/spiritual concept 'anthroposophy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a follower or advocate of anthroposophy'.