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noun
One who is a nonconformist or who does not recognize the authority of others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: eccentric, heteroclite, individualist, free spirit, deviant, deviate, maverick, misfit, nonconformist, offbeat
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A member of the organized heretic movement Brethren of the Free Spirit in opposition of the Catholic Church from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
someone acting freely or even irresponsibly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: free agent, freewheeler
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
Narrower terms: free-liver
History
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Across languages
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