rationalist
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/
Definition
A person who bases their opinions and actions on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional intuition.
Examples
As a committed rationalist, he demanded empirical evidence before accepting any new theory.
The debate featured a prominent rationalist arguing against the influence of mysticism in modern politics.
Her rationalist approach to problem-solving often ignored the human element of the situation.
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