Free-thinking
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having opinions that are contrary to dogma or the positions of authority.
"His background was academic, though not directly in mathematics or physics. His father, Frank, was an expert in tropical diseases and his mother, Isobel (nee Walker), was a free-thinking radical who had a great influence on him."
Adjective
- 1 unwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion) wordnet
Example
More examples"His background was academic, though not directly in mathematics or physics. His father, Frank, was an expert in tropical diseases and his mother, Isobel (nee Walker), was a free-thinking radical who had a great influence on him."
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