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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