1. characterized by independent thought and rejection of accepted beliefs, especially in religion or politics

1. the practice or principle of forming opinions based on reason and experience rather than tradition or authority

Examples

• Her freethinking approach to education challenged traditional teaching methods.
• The freethinking philosophers of the Enlightenment questioned religious doctrine.
• He was known for his freethinking views on social issues.
• Freethinking requires the courage to question widely accepted ideas.
• The organization promotes freethinking and intellectual independence among young people.
• She appreciated his freethinking perspective, even when she disagreed with him.