Freethinking
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Freethinking ( adjective )
Having the ability or tendency to think or form opinions without being influenced by authority or tradition.
Origin:
The term "freethinking" comes from the combination of the adjective "free" meaning not constrained or controlled and the noun "thinking" refers to the act of using one"s mind to consider something, it"s first recorded in the late 17th century. it refers to the ability or tendency to think or form opinions without being influenced by authority or tradition.
Examples:
- He was known for his freethinking ideas and his willingness to challenge the status quo.
- The freethinking philosophy encourages individuals to think for themselves and question authority.
- She was a freethinking woman who refused to be constrained by societal expectations.
- Many of the founding fathers of the United States were freethinkers who believed in the power of reason and individual liberty.
- The freethinking movement of the 18th century was influential in the development of modern democracy.
(As a noun)
Freethinking ( noun )
Having the ability or tendency to think or form opinions without being influenced by authority or tradition.
Origin:
The term "freethinking" comes from the combination of the adjective "free" meaning not constrained or controlled and the noun "thinking" refers to the act of using one"s mind to consider something, it"s first recorded in the late 17th century. it refers to the ability or tendency to think or form opinions without being influenced by authority or tradition.
Examples:
- He was known for his freethinking ideas and his willingness to challenge the status quo.
- The freethinking philosophy encourages individuals to think for themselves and question authority.
- She was a freethinking woman who refused to be constrained by societal expectations.
- Many of the founding fathers of the United States were freethinkers who believed in the power of reason and individual liberty.
- The freethinking movement of the 18th century was influential in the development of modern democracy.