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freethinker

/ˈfriːˌθɪŋ.kɚ/
free · think · er
Plural:freethinkers
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Adjective:freethinking
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• noun

1

A person who forms their own opinions and beliefs on the basis of reason and independent inquiry rather than authority, tradition, or established dogma, especially regarding religion.

Example

"As a committed freethinker, she questioned traditional doctrines and encouraged her students to evaluate every claim using empirical evidence."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century during the European Enlightenment, originally used in philosophical and religious debates to describe deists and rationalists who questioned established church doctrine.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freethinker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freethinker
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