freethinker

noun

Meaning

A person who forms their own opinions and beliefs based on reason and evidence rather than relying on tradition, authority, or religious dogma.

Examples

The university was founded as a sanctuary for the freethinker who questioned established norms.
Many 18th-century philosophers identified as a freethinker to distance themselves from state-mandated religion.

Synonyms: skeptic, nonconformist, independent, iconoclast

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freethinker

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər

Definition

A person who forms their own opinions and beliefs based on reason and evidence rather than relying on tradition, authority, or religious dogma.

Examples

The university was founded as a sanctuary for the freethinker who questioned established norms.
Many 18th-century philosophers identified as a freethinker to distance themselves from state-mandated religion.
She was known as a bold freethinker who challenged the status quo at every board meeting.

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