freethinker
a person who forms opinions on the basis of reason, independent of authority or tradition, especially a person whose religious opinions differ from established belief.
Origin of freethinker
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Other words from freethinker
- freethinking, adjective, noun
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How to use freethinker in a sentence
The responsibility of a freethinking adult is to learn how to make the right judgment.
David Foster Wallace, Traditionalist? Considering ‘Both Flesh and Not: Essays’ | David Masciotra | November 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTCompare Bentley on Freethinking, from which much of this is derived.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonBut our Sham Rao had a slight tendency to freethinking, as we knew, and besides, he was too much of an admirer of Haeckel.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyWhy then does Professor Huxley press the "possibility" of miracles against his Freethinking friends?
Flowers of Freethought | George W. FooteHe made it out of good-will; but it is a judgment on me, because freethinking is being inculcated in the young people.
He was introduced by his freethinking antagonist, who claimed for him a respectful hearing.
Mark Rutherford's Deliverance | Mark Rutherford
British Dictionary definitions for freethinker
/ (ˌfriːˈθɪŋkə) /
a person who forms his or her ideas and opinions independently of authority or accepted views, esp in matters of religion
Derived forms of freethinker
- freethinking, noun, adjective
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