Intellectual Independence Terms

noun a person who forms opinions about religion, politics, and society independently, without conforming to established authority or tradition

• The freethinker challenged the traditional beliefs with logical reasoning.
• My friend is such a freethinker, always questioning everything.
• That dude is a total freethinker, he never follows the crowd.
• Being a freethinker means opening your mind to new possibilities and ideas.

noun the act of forming opinions, beliefs, or judgments independently of authority or tradition

adjective characterized by or supporting the practice of forming opinions, beliefs, or judgments independently of authority or tradition

• Freethinking individuals often challenge conventional beliefs and norms.
• I admire people who are freethinking and open-minded.
• She's a real freethinker, always questioning everything.
• His freethinking spirit soared like a bird in the sky, unbound by societal constraints.