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Definition of freethinker
: a person who thinks freely or independently : one who forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority; especially : one who rejects or is skeptical of religious dogma
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Noah was, even then, according to friends, a pacifist and a freethinker.
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For the last three years, atheist writers, freethinkers, foreigners, religious minorities, gay rights activists and others have been terrorized and killed in Bangladesh by shadowy figures who have struck with machetes and sped off on motorbikes.
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First Known Use of freethinker
circa 1700
FREETHINKER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of freethinker for English Language Learners
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: a person who forms his or her own opinions about important subjects (such as religion and politics) instead of accepting what other people say
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