Meaning of the word freethinker in English

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freethinker

US /ˌfriːˈθɪŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˌfriːˈθɪŋ.kər/
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Noun

a person who forms their own opinions and beliefs, especially about religion or politics, rather than accepting them from other people or from tradition

Example:
She was known as a freethinker in her conservative community.
Many scientists are freethinkers, questioning established theories.
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