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rationalist

/ˌreɪʃəˈnælɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does rationalist mean?

noun

A person who believes in the use of reason as the primary source of knowledge and truth. A rationalist is someone who relies on logic and evidence to make decisions and form opinions.

Example

"The philosopher was a well-known rationalist who argued that the universe could be understood through reason alone."

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