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freethinker Definition

free·thinker (-t̸hiŋk′ər)

noun

a person who forms opinions about religion, politics, morals, etc., independently of tradition, authority, or established belief

freethinker Related Forms
free·thinking noun, adjective free thought noun
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freethinker

n.

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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