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free-willer

free-willer

9.1
A person who believes people can choose their actions and acts by their own choice
  • noun
  • /friːˈwɪlər/
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  • Many philosophers debate whether a free-willer truly exists in a deterministic universe.

Examples

  • She is a true free-willer who makes her own choices.

  • Her reputation as a free-willer inspired others to take bold, independent steps.

  • Known for being a free-willer, he refused to let fate dictate his actions.

  • Many free-willers advocate for personal freedom in society.

  • Many philosophers identify as free-willers because they advocate for the idea that individuals have the ability to make their own choices.

  • As a free-willer, she insists that every decision is made based on personal belief rather than fate.

  • The debate between determinists and free-willers often centers around the extent of human agency in decision-making.

Synonyms

free spirit
vsfree-willer
23 4.8

A person who follows their own way and ignores social rules

includes a belief in free choice and spontaneous action
free agent
vsfree-willer
4 6.3

A person who acts alone and does not follow group plans

adds a philosophical belief in free choice and spontaneous acting
existentialist
vsfree-willer
3 9.2

A philosopher or writer who thinks people must make their own meaning and accept responsibility for their choices

adds a specific belief in free choice plus spontaneous acting
libertarian
vsfree-willer
  • Formal
3 8.3

A person who believes people freely choose their actions and are not controlled by outside forces

also acts freely and spontaneously
voluntarist
vsfree-willer
  • Formal
9.1

A person who believes human or God's will causes what happens

focuses on human free choice and spontaneous action
freewheeler
vsfree-willer
  • Informal
8.6

A person who does what they want without following rules

shares free action but also holds belief in free choice

Antonyms

3 7.9

A person who believes events are already decided and cannot be changed

determinist
  • Specialized
2 8.8

A person who believes everything, even our choices, is caused by earlier events

How Reckless

daredevil
26 6.1
madcap
  • Informal
1 7.9
free-willer
9.1

Surface Forms

free-willer singular
free-willers plural

Morphology

free-willer = free + will (transparent) = free + will + er

The word is built directly from the compound base 'free will' plus the agentive suffix '-er', so the meaning is readily recoverable.

Etymology

Free-willer comes from the simple parts free ('not controlled') and will ('choice' or 'desire') and the ending -er to mean a person. So a free-willer is someone who believes in free choice and acts freely and spontaneously.