Freethinker — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfrē-ˈthiŋ-kər/ free·think·er

Meaning & Definition of Freethinker

Freethinker (noun)

  1. 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

Freethinker (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who forms his or her own opinions about important subjects (such as religion and politics) instead of accepting what other people say

    similar: character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly
    opposite: adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer, conformist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Freethinker

The most common words with a similar meaning to Freethinker:

character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, maverick, nonconformer, nonconformist, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Freethinker

Words with the opposite meaning of Freethinker:

adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer, conformist

Word Forms of Freethinker

Derived words: freethinking (noun or adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Freethinker

First known use: circa 1700

Frequently Asked Questions about Freethinker

What does "Freethinker" mean?

"Freethinker" means 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. As a noun, it is defined as: 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.

What is another word for "Freethinker"?

Other words for "Freethinker" include character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak and kook. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Freethinker" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Freethinker"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Freethinker". Common alternatives include character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut and oddball.

What is the opposite of "Freethinker"?

Antonyms of "Freethinker" include adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, conformer and conformist.

Is "Freethinker" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Freethinker" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Freethinker"?

"Freethinker" is pronounced /ˈfrē-ˈthiŋ-kər/ and divided into syllables as free·think·er.

What is the origin of the word "Freethinker"?

First known use: circa 1700.

What is another word for "Freethinker" meaning "a person who forms his or her own opinions about important subjects (such as religion and politics) instead of accepting what other people say"?

When "Freethinker" (noun) means a person who forms his or her own opinions about important subjects (such as religion and politics) instead of accepting what other people say, synonyms include character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank and eccentric. Opposites in this sense include adherent, follower, supporter and sheep.