freethinker
freethinker
Definition
free·thinker (-t̸hiŋk′ər)
noun
a person who forms opinions about religion, politics, morals, etc., independently of tradition, authority, or established belief
free′·think′ing noun, adjective
free thought noun
freethinker
Synonyms
freethinker
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: It should be remembered that many western intellectuals, including atheist freethinkers like Bertrand Russell, were originally very optimistic about the Soviet revolution.
Adjective modifier
- other: The authorities attempted to obstruct the activities of Bradlaugh and other freethinkers.
- leading: During the 1860s, Bradlaugh published a series of pamphlets on politics and religion becoming one of Britain ' s leading freethinkers.
- great: No; the great Freethinker, with his genuine ability and honesty, does not in practice destroy Christianity.
- fellow: I have come to my present position as a result of decades of debate with fellow freethinkers.
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