Rationalist - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Rationalist :  adj : of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism; "rationalist philosophy" (noun)

1: someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes [syn: positivist]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Rationalist : \Ra"tion*al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. rationaliste.] One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under Reasonist.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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