Learn English – Word for wise person who can see the big picture when others cannot

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Bonus if this word talks about this person using this knowledge to guide others. But word without guidance in meaning can still be used in my sentence as an adjective.

The professor was ——- and used that to guide his students towards the right direction.

Best Answer

The professor was visionary:

with the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future.

(Cambridge Dictionary)